Surround yourself with people who have lived through the challenges of building a marketplace; their experience is invaluable.

Choose your investors wisely; those who can provide valuable connections and support will contribute to your long-term success.

Be honest with yourself about the kind of business you want to build. I aimed to create a multi-billion dollar business with Shoptiques. Don't go raise money from capital firms that need a high return and an exit in five to ten years.

The team you build initially is the company you build; it's crucial to have the right values aligned with your team and investors.

You should focus on building a strong team that shares your vision and is committed to the company's success.

You should focus on building a strong team that shares your vision and is committed to the company's success.

Believe in what you do and surround yourself with passionate people; this is crucial for success.

Look for investors who are partners rather than just looking to buy low and sell high; it's important to build a relationship with them.

As you build your company, focus on bringing in the right engineering team to ensure your success.