From Bootstrapping to Venture Capital: Erling Linde’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Erling Linde, founder and CEO of CV Partner, shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the transition from bootstrapping to venture capital, the importance of a board of advisors, and the role of emotional resilience in startup success. His insights provide valuable lessons for any aspiring entrepreneur. In this episode, we look at Erling Linde, venture capital funding, professional service firms, software as a service, user experience, co-founder relationship, and entrepreneurship. Discover the strategies and lessons that have fueled CV Partner's growth and how they can be applied to your own ventures. Key Takeaways CV Partner enables professional service firms to showcase their expertise in public tenders. Venture capital funding can significantly accelerate growth but must be spent wisely. A board of advisors is crucial for providing strategic guidance during growth phases. Early startup failures offer valuable learning experiences and pave the way for success. User experience is a critical component of a successful SaaS product. Balancing friendship and business in a co-founder relationship requires careful navigation. Chapters 00:00 Who is Erling and CV Partner? 01:14 CV Partner: Showcasing Expertise for Professional Service Firms 05:30 The Journey of Bootstrapping and Taking on Venture Capital 08:59 The Importance of a Board of Advisors 13:39 From Building Things to Building a Company 22:36 Lessons from Startup Failures 23:04 The Importance of User Experience 23:39 Balancing Friendship and Business 24:13 Setting Goals for Growth 25:11 Finding the Right Team Balance 26:27 Leading vs Managing 29:35 Emotional Resilience in Entrepreneurship Connect with Erling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erlingwl/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices