Obsess about the quality of the product.

Every first time founder waits too long, everyone hopes that an employee will turn around. But the right answer is to fire fast.

In the early stage of a startup, hiring senior people is usually a mistake. You just want people that get stuff done.

Study the unusually successful people you know, and you will find them imbued with enthusiasm for their work which is contagious. Not only are they themselves excited about what they are doing, but they also get you excited

A board member of mine used to say sales fix everything in a startup, and that is really true.

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

The company just needs to see you as like this maniacal execution machine.