Tips & Tricks
1. Do what you love
2. Stay focused
3. Exploit online resources
4. Find a mentor
5. Take care of yourself
6. Define your market
7. Be able to explain your business at a whim
8. Remember, you run a startup
9. There are still rules
10. Know when to fold 'em
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