Bootstrapped to $40M and then raised $125M? Slices Founder, Ilir Sela

Published: Oct. 4, 2023, 7:57 p.m.

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Join us for the latest episode of Sit Down Startup! Anyone want to order a pizza? You\'re in luck. This week\'s guest Ilir Sela is the founder and CEO of Slice, a platform that "builds innovative tech to empower America\\u2019s independent pizzerias." Sounds delicious!


Ilir dives into...

  • Fax-machine-MVP - meet the customer where they are
  • Why he bootstrapped to $40M GMV vs. raising sooner
  • What he looked for in a VC partner
  • And more!


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