Life After Bootstrapping: The Real Differences in a VC-Backed World with Jeff Majka

💼 Growth Capital Podcast — Episode 56 💼

What really changes when a founder moves from a scrappy, bootstrapped operation to a venture-backed, high-growth company? In this episode, Justin Dixon sits down with Jeff Majka, Founder of The Security Bulldog, to unpack the mindset shift, execution challenges, and strategic demands that come with raising outside capital.

The Security Bulldog is an AI-driven cybersecurity intelligence platform helping teams turn overwhelming data into fast, actionable decisions. Jeff shares his founder journey—from building professional services businesses to launching his first VC-backed SaaS company—and the unexpected realities he’s faced along the way.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why cybersecurity is ultimately a human problem—not a technology one
• How lean teams can build enterprise-grade products without heavy overhead
• The real tradeoffs of taking venture capital vs. bootstrapping
• Why founder-led sales and thought leadership still matter
• How AI fits into cybersecurity workflows in the real world
• What it takes to raise capital in today’s market
• How revenue and “new logos” solve most early-stage challenges

📩 Connect with Jeff:
Website: https://securitybulldog.com/
Email: jeff@securitybulldog.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmajka/

If you’re building, investing in, or scaling tech companies—especially in cybersecurity or enterprise SaaS—this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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