I think the best thing you can do is be aware that as a first time founder you are likely to be a very bad manager.

Firing people is one of the worst parts of running a company. Actually in my own experience, I think it is the worst.

Developing a personal connection with anyone you're trying to do a big deal with is really important.

The startups that do well are the ones that are working all the time.

... you can think about that for everyone you hire: will I bet the future of this company on this single hire? And that's a tough bar.

Move fast. Speed is one of your main advantages over large companies.

Great execution is at least 10 times more important and a 100 times harder than a good idea.