twitter survey: what could someone have taught you in a class about startups that would have made you a better founder?

Aug 11, 2014 路 7:39 PM UTC

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Replying to @sama
@sama Bunk the class and get out of the building!
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@sama How fundraising works: term structures, complications to avoid, picking good investor fit and maintaining your relationship.
Replying to @seyitaylor
@seyitaylor seriously we undergraduates In Naija should be tot stuff lyk Biz Dev rather dan told 2 learn Tailoring & Barbing everytime! -_-
Replying to @sama
@sama Focus on the fundamentals. Make a business that is sustainable and is not a charity.
Replying to @sama
@sama luck can be influenced by networking.
Replying to @sama
.@sama do not be frightened!
Replying to @DanielleMorrill
@DanielleMorrill @sama blog post coming soon? already waitin.
Replying to @sama
@sama don't listen to anyone in the startup scene unless they've built their own startup. most are time wasters/lifestylers.
Replying to @sama
@sama taxes. How do they even work?
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@sama founders often miss easy first-order changes to affect metrics. Teach through example, exercise to rank dev priorities.