Is bootstrapping a superpower or a slow death in the AI era?

AI has made it easier than ever to build and ship with a small team and no funding- but is that a better playbook than raising VC?

I see it from both sides:

• Getting to production, ramen profitability, etc. seems easier than ever. Yay bootstrapping.

• Because it's so easy, getting blown out of the water by a VC-funded competitor also seems easier than ever.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't?

Curious how others are thinking about it.👇