About
Bozemon Technology Incubator was established in 2012 by Greg and Susan Gianforte to support Montana's entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster technology-driven business success in the state. The organization is distinguished by its advocacy for the bootstrapping methodology—a business philosophy emphasizing customer revenue over external investment capital. This approach reduces startup risk by prioritizing direct customer engagement over investor relations, allowing entrepreneurs to validate business viability quickly without diluting equity or navigating complex funding timelines. Greg Gianforte, the organization's Managing Director, brings credibility to this methodology through his personal track record of founding five successful software companies using bootstrapping principles. The incubator supports entrepreneurs by providing access to educational resources, including Gianforte's book on bootstrapping techniques, offered at no cost to participants. The organization has invested in approximately four companies across sectors including retail and enterprise applications, with notable portfolio companies including CrossTx and Goomzee. Bozeman Technology Incubator operates as an active member of Montana's business community, maintaining memberships in the Montana Chamber of Commerce and Montana High Tech Business Alliance. The organization's dual focus—encouraging a vibrant technology ecosystem while returning value to Montana after the founder's significant commercial success with RightNow—reflects a commitment to sustainable entrepreneurship rooted in regional economic development rather than rapid venture-scale exits. The incubator's location in Bozeman provides access to the growing technology talent base and quality-of-life advantages of Southwest Montana.