The exception does not prove the rule.

I usually tell people that everything I learned about being an entrepreneur I learned by f'ing up at my first company.

Persistence, persistence, persistence. I'm surprised how few entrepreneurs follow up.

I want the definition of startup back. To be used by anybody who is willing to take the risk to quit their corporate job and go out and try and build an innovative, disruptive, tech-enabled business that tries to change the way things work in the world.

Being an entrepreneur is sexy... for those who haven't done it. In reality it's gritty, tough work where you will be filled with self doubt. Entrepreneurs are survivors.

If you can't get an intro to a VC, hang up your cleats now. You're done, GAME OVER

Good entrepreneurs have a chip on their shoulders. They are out to prove something.