Sebastian Broways

Writing.

Practical takes on product, design, and building startups that last.

Funding & Growth May 8, 2026

Should you raise money or bootstrap? You're asking the wrong question.

People demonize one side or the other. The real answer depends on what you're building, not ideology.

Product Strategy May 1, 2026

Apple standards, bootstrap mentality.

You don't have to choose between building a profitable business and building a world-class product. That's a false tradeoff.

Founder Life Apr 15, 2026

Why I Was Afraid to Share My Opinion

After 25 years of building products for other people, I never put my thinking out there. Here's what changed.