1/ I really enjoyed reading this recent Jeff Bezos interview. It included lots of great nuggets about growing a company. businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-int…
2/ Founders take big personal risks, and having great support systems becomes incredibly important. 
3/ It's important to understand the idea maze (see cdixon.org/2013/08/04/the… by @cdixon). Founders sometimes pick a strategy that is easy or familiar, but it's better to think carefully and figure out the *best* strategy.
4/ Here's a good example of what real product/market fit looks like:
5/ Every company, including the biggest ones in the world, faces hard times in the beginning.
6/ Finally, it's important to listen when you get feedback or criticism, but also important to make sure you're listening to the right people.
