There are exceptions of course, but most companies start with a great idea - not a pivot.

Later, you should learn to hire fast and scale up the company, but in the early days the goal should be not to hire. Not to hire.

Mediocre founders spend a lot of time talking about grand plans, but they never quite make a decision.

The thing that kills startups at some level, is the founders giving up.

As you grow, it feels hopelessly corporate but it really is worth putting in place these compensation bands.

I prefer to invest in a company that's going after a small but rapidly growing market than a big but slow growing one.

1 of the hardest parts about being a founder, is that there are a 100 important things competing for your attention each day.