This document summarizes the key factors for success for innovative start-ups in the United States. It identifies personal qualities like vision and passion, professional skills and experience, research and market knowledge, access to capital and resources, and a supportive ecosystem as fundamental. It also outlines some of the advantages the US has in supporting start-ups, like access to experienced professionals, a conducive regulatory environment, and capital availability. Finally, it discusses building similar capabilities to support innovative start-ups in Poland.