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diff --git a/src/articles/something-new.html b/src/articles/something-new.html
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 </p>
 
 <figure>
-  <img src="https://tylergaw.com/articles/assets/post-image-limbo-1.png" alt="">
+  <a href="https://www.limbo.io">
+    <img src="https://tylergaw.com/articles/assets/post-image-limbo-1.png" alt="">
+  </a>
   <figcaption>
     Limbo is an anonymous job platform
   </figcation>
@@ -71,6 +73,10 @@ <h2>Unknown unknowns</h2>
   If you’ve worked with me you know I take ownership of what I’m working on. Not only design and code aspects of what I’m doing. I like to get in there. Co-workers have described me as “vocal.” When I see things in projects or teams or organizations that I think could be better, I offer my thoughts, ideas, and help. This is the opportunity we’re making for ourselves. <strong>We get to ask all the questions.</strong> We get to make decisions about every aspect of the business in a way that reflects our values. This is a chance to make something positive and put it into the world.
 </p>
 
+<p>
+  One example of the decisions we’re making is around money. In our first conversation we discussed seeking funding versus bootstrapping. We’ve been around long enough and seen enough to know that seeking outside investment often does not end well. We decided bootstrapping was the way to go. It’s not that we think VC is wrong, it just doesn’t feel right for us on this venture, at this time. We want to see if the business model is sustainable from the day one. Not work on it for years, then get to the common start-up point of “I guess it’s time to figure out how to make money?” We either offer enough value to make enough money or we don’t.
+</p>
+
 <p>
   A huge thank you to everyone who’s helped us with Limbo so far. We’re fortunate to have friends who will take time out of their day to try things out, give us feedback, point us in new directions, and offer encouragement.
 </p>

diff --git a/src/rss.xml b/src/rss.xml
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   <managingEditor>me@tylergaw.com.com (Tyler Gaw)</managingEditor>
   <webMaster>me@tylergaw.com.com (Tyler Gaw)</webMaster>
   <description>An account of the work I do as a Web Designer</description>
-  <lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 02:20:00 EST</lastBuildDate>
+  <lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 02:35:00 EST</lastBuildDate>
   <language>en</language>
   <generator>Elbow grease</generator>
   <image>
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       <dc:creator>Tyler Gaw</dc:creator>
       <link>https://tylergaw.com/articles/something-new</link>
       <guid>https://tylergaw.com/articles/something-new</guid>
-      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 02:20:00 EST</pubDate>
+      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 02:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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 </p>
 
 <figure>
-  <img src="https://tylergaw.com/articles/assets/post-image-limbo-1.png" alt="">
+  <a href="https://www.limbo.io">
+    <img src="https://tylergaw.com/articles/assets/post-image-limbo-1.png" alt="">
+  </a>
   <figcaption>
     Limbo is an anonymous job platform
   </figcation>
@@ -84,7 +86,9 @@
 <p>
   If you’ve worked with me you know I take ownership of what I’m working on. Not only design and code aspects of what I’m doing. I like to get in there. Co-workers have described me as “vocal.” When I see things in projects or teams or organizations that I think could be better, I offer my thoughts, ideas, and help. This is the opportunity we’re making for ourselves. <strong>We get to ask all the questions.</strong> We get to make decisions about every aspect of the business in a way that reflects our values. This is a chance to make something positive and put it into the world.
 </p>
-
+<p>
+  One example of the decisions we’re making is around money. In our first conversation we discussed seeking funding versus bootstrapping. We’ve been around long enough and seen enough to know that seeking outside investment often does not end well. We decided bootstrapping was the way to go. It’s not that we think VC is wrong, it just doesn’t feel right for us on this venture, at this time. We want to see if the business model is sustainable from the day one. Not work on it for years, then get to the common start-up point of “I guess it’s time to figure out how to make money?” We either offer enough value to make enough money or we don’t.
+</p>
 <p>
   A huge thank you to everyone who’s helped us with Limbo so far. We’re fortunate to have friends who will take time out of their day to try things out, give us feedback, point us in new directions, and offer encouragement.
 </p>