7. If something bothers you, go directly to the person in charge. Whispering poisons the room faster than incompetence ever will.
6. Spend more freely in a startup only after you know the ROI—not before.
5. The way you see yourself sets the ceiling for how you treat others.
4. Finishing an online course is often a better predictor of entrepreneurial success than a résumé.
3. The three C’s of an investable founder: Character. Competence. Compatibility.
2. An exit isn’t an ending—it’s a louder megaphone.
1. Raising capital with zero revenue? Expect to hand over a fat slice of your company.