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bootstrap
In a business context, this term carries a strong connotation of self-reliance, grit, and frugality. It describes the act of building a company from the ground up using personal savings and revenue rather than relying on outside investors. This usage is common in the tech and startup ecosystem to distinguish organic growth from venture-backed growth.
In computing, the term refers to the critical initial sequence of operations that allows a system to start itself. This is a technical application of the "pulling oneself up by one's bootstraps" metaphor, where a small piece of code triggers a larger, more complex process. As a physical object, it is a simple functional component of footwear.
Meanings
To start a process or a business using only existing resources without external help or funding.
A strap or loop of leather or fabric attached to the top of a boot to make it easier to pull on.
Examples
We decided to bootstrap our startup instead of seeking venture capital.
He pulled on the bootstrap to get his heavy winter boots on quickly.
The system failed during the bootstrap process and entered a recovery loop.
The firmware is designed to bootstrap the kernel into the main memory.
I can bootstrap this project with my own savings for the first six months.
The leather bootstrap on my left boot has finally snapped.
Wait, is the machine still trying to bootstrap the operating system?
A successful bootstrap requires a lean approach to spending.
A successful bootstrap requires a lean approach to spending.