Hussein Fazal, CEO of AdParlor, a bootstrapped Facebook advertising optimization company with 18 employees and millions in monthly revenues, shares tips for bootstrapped success without VC funding. The tips are to find a hard-working co-founder, hire superstar early employees, focus on one thing and do it really well, find innovative ways to save money, and have courage despite the lack of VC funding. AdParlor optimizes Facebook ads, delivers over 15 billion monthly impressions, and has been profitable since inception without any angel or VC investment.

1. BOOTSTRAPPED MINUTE: YOU DON’T ALWAYS NEED A VC…Hussein Fazal| Co-Founder and CEO of AdParlor

2. We optimize Facebook (right-hand-column) Advertising. We deliver over 15 Billion Monthly Impressions.

3. Completely bootstrapped - No VC or angel money

4. Millions in monthly revenues and profitable.

5. 18 employees based in Toronto.DON’T TAKE VC MONEY!Here are my 5 key tips to bootstrapped success...

6. 1. Find a co-founder who works as hard as you

7. 2. Your first few hires need to be Superstars

8. 3. Focus on one thing and do it really well

9. 4. Find innovative ways to save money

10. 5. Don't be scared!

11. Thank Youhussein.fazal@adparlor.com