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20 startup truths that you may not know
There is important knowledge that we think is known, but not really, especially in a technology world that changes every day. Here are 20 lessons learned by Patrick McKenzie, who has extensive experiences in consulting for many startup companies.


1. Everyone must learn, including the CEO

2. 'Stealing' does not mean you do not get suggestions

3. You will miss the product launch deadline

4. Do not be too tense with the press

5. On personnel matters

6. You still need an expert

7. Be aware of the business model

8. Share dividends to attract talents

9. Mobilize what you need if you do not want the investor to "turn away"

10. The nature of the sector

11. The nature of the sector (continued)

12. More than half of the candidates are lying

13. Recruitment is the way you create the advantage

14. Spend money to make money

15. Open source is "incentive" by profit, not by "mercy"

16. Engineering degree does not make you an engineer

17. Do not expect the crowd to understand your commands

18. Not everything is a bubble

19. How to find ideas for startup

20. Share your knowledge

Kim Xuyen
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