It's important to recognize that disagreements in a startup can feel life-or-death, but often they are not as critical as they seem in the moment.

It's essential to maintain discipline in what promises you make to clients, ensuring that you can deliver on those commitments.

Investors should maintain transparency with founders regarding their rights and any changes to their agreements, fostering a strong relationship.

In our culture, we emphasize the importance of telling the truth to entrepreneurs, even if it means they might not like you for it. It's crucial to provide honest feedback, such as when a founder needs to make tough decisions about their team or financial plans, rather than just being friendly.

Building relationships with partners and founders is essential, especially in the early stages of a startup, as it can lead to valuable opportunities.

It's crucial for co-founders to engage in healthy debates and discussions to reach agreements that benefit the startup.

Establishing personal connections is vital when negotiating deals; many founders fail to do this, which can hinder their success.

Being part of a team that trusts each other and feels treated fairly is essential for survival in a startup environment, rather than being a distraction from it.

It's important to have trusted people to talk to about challenges in your startup journey, rather than feeling isolated in your struggles.