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Indianapolis – Nick Carter, founder of customer relationship management software AddressTwo, will present “From Bootstrap to Blue Chip” at Indianapolis Startup Weekend. Startup Weekend is an intense 54-hour brainstorming and business-building event. The Indianapolis Startup Weekend will be held November 12-14.

Carter’s presentation provides a personal case study on how his business made a conscious decision to bootsrap their expansion, rather than seeking external funding.

“With my own startup, I continuously debated the pros and cons of bringing on investors,” said Carter. “Many startups think that their success will hang on their ability to get outside funding. I made a conscious decision to take a slower path which has allowed me to grow a profitable company, which I still own. I hope that my experience can help entrepreneurs make the decisions that are right for them.”

Registration is still open for Startup Weekend. The cost for the event is $50, including all meals. Students can receive discounted admission by contacting Lorraine Ball at Lorraine@roundpeg.biz or by calling 317-569-1396.

To register or for more information about Indy Startup Weekend, please visit http://www.indianapolis.startupweekend.org.

About Nick Carter: Nick Carter is the creator and president of AddressTwo, a software company that provides small businesses with tools and processes to manage their sales and marketing.

Starting his first business at the age of 16, Nick is truly an entrepreneur at heart. As a true farm boy, Nick has a rich heritage in entrepreneurship and a firm understanding of hard work. He has recruited, trained, and managed large sales teams, ran a sought-after creative agency, and is now leading his once-small start-up on a nation- wide expansion.

About Startup Weekend: Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with other passionate and skilled individuals, and perhaps even find a co-founder or two to ideas into reality.