Isn't it interesting how you can take the exact same technology product and take it to market 2 very different ways? The is the opposite of the currently popular "Get Eyeballs & Monetize Later" approach. If you can get people to pay for your web app, there's a lot to be said for bootstrapping. You keep all your equity. Hitting singles and doubles are probably more likely. Homeruns, less likely. Good tips for a viable approach. (My default if funding never materializes)
