What startups are really like
- Paul Graham pic via Wikipedia
If you are an entrepreneur in the digital space, one of the key people to follow and learn from is Paul Graham, a highly-influential and experienced Internet player founder of Y-combinator , the popular seed-stage funding company.
Here are some insights on “what startups are REALLY like” he recently gathered from the founders of companies he had invested in:
1. Be Careful with Cofounders
2. Startups Take Over Your Life
3. It’s an Emotional Roller-coaster
4. It Can Be Fun
5. Persistence Is the Key
6. Think Long-Term
7. Lots of Little Things
8. Start with Something Minimal
9. Engage Users
10. Change Your Idea
11. Don’t Worry about Competitors
12. It’s Hard to Get Users
13. Expect the Worst with Deals
14. Investors Are Clueless
15. You May Have to Play Games
16. Luck Is a Big Factor
17. The Value of Community
18. You Get No Respect
19. Things Change as You Grow
Make sure to read the full post here…. print it out, memorize it, don’t let these great lessons learned be forgotten!
