AboutHi, I’m Rob Walling
I've spent two decades building profitable companies and helping founders succeed without venture capital.
Through multiple exits and thousands of founder conversations, I've developed a proven approach to building sustainable businesses.
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Real advice from a real founder.
I’m a serial entrepreneur who’s started six companies (five bootstrapped). Most recently, I sold Drip. I run MicroConf, the original community for SaaS founders.
I’ve also invested in more than 200 startups including WP Engine and Sparktoro. I co-founded TinySeed, a world-class accelerator for B2B SaaS. 43% of portfolio founders who have sold or shut down their companies have become millionaires.
My podcast, Startups for the Rest of Us, has over 750 episodes and more than 15 million downloads, and I’ve written five best-selling startup books, including The SaaS Playbook and Start Small, Stay Small.
I’ve been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., HuffPost, CNET, and Investor’s Business Daily.
My PhilosophyThe startup world doesn't need another voice pushing the "raise big, burn fast" mentality.
I believe in building sustainable businesses that serve customers well and provide founders with real freedom. Whether you're just starting out or scaling past $10M ARR, I'm here to help you build a better business on your own terms.
PRessThe Wall Street Journal
The Huffington Post
Entrepreneur.com
Forbes
Inc.
Select PodCast AppearancesMy First Million
Built to Sell Radio
Rocketship.fm
Tropical MBA
The Current Landscape for Bootstrapped Businesses with Rob Walling
The ‘Downside Protection’ of Investing in Bootstrapped Businesses
The Bootstrapped Founder
SpeakingRob is a dynamic speaker who brings 20 years of entrepreneurial experience to the stage.
He specializes in topics including bootstrapping, growth, selling your company, and building sustainable businesses. His engaging talks blend actionable insights with memorable stories from his journey starting and exiting multiple companies. Rob has delivered keynotes at leading tech conferences including MicroConf (which he co-founded), Business of Software, and Turing Fest.
