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We work with startups before
they’re startups
60 individuals
20 teams
$80m valuation
Do…
It.
(most people won’t)
Do…
Most people won’t
You’re never ready
Low cost of failure
Do it
Find a co-founder
Do…
Test like you’d test an idea
Quality vs quantity
Do find a co-founder
Build something people want
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Startup vs a folly
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Startup dos and don'ts (for London Geekettes)

Editor's Notes

  1. Most people won’t Bryce Roberts Don’t feel ready Low cost of failure Bryce Roberts
  2. Most people won’t Bryce Roberts Don’t feel ready Low cost of failure Bryce Roberts
  3. Test the cofounding relationship like youd test an idea Think about quality interactions rather than quantity of interactions
  4. Test the cofounding relationship like youd test an idea Think about quality interactions rather than quantity of interactions
  5. There is no such thing Check to see if you care about your idea Are you the best person for this idea? Founder/idea fit
  6. There is no such thing Check to see if you care about your idea Are you the best person for this idea? Founder/idea fit
  7. Easy to get distracted 1. you’re building a product before you’re buiding a startup
  8. Easy to get distracted 1. you’re building a product before you’re buiding a startup