The Zero-Capital Startup Framework
A long-form guide to building a real startup from zero funding with part-time, volunteer teams — using SeedStart as the operating platform.
The Methodology pages are the “Scrum handbook” (rules, roles, rituals, checklists). This Book is the story, context, and examples behind those rules.
Use both formats
- Book: read a chapter, then turn it into actions.
- Methodology: apply the checklists to your weekly sprints.
- SeedStart app: track work, recognize contributors, and keep rituals visible.
Table of contents
Draft chapters — we’ll expand and refine them as you iterate.
Introduction: Stage Zero
Innovation, infinite ideas, and why you start without funding.
SCRUM for lean startups
Why the framework is a methodology, not a motivational blog post.
Teams win
Why teams matter, why investors care, and what “team signal” is.
Volunteers and incentives
How to recruit, retain, and respect volunteer contributors.
The 5–6 month journey
A narrative walkthrough of the phases from setup to launch.
Need checklists now?
Open the Methodology and run this week’s sprint.