» Software is never ‘done’ even if you choose to ignore it for a while

» A ‘training wheels’ framework to get a team started should be treated as a throwaway experiment

» Clarity is not the same as certainty, although it helps you manage the uncertainty

» Bootstrapped startups have free rein with their strategy

» Successful startups try to anticipate failure, and learn from it when they don’t

» Investors look for long-term defensibility of your product’s proposition and unique advantage

» Operational velocity is key to company success