Scratch your own itch Meaning fix your own problem All software devs same problems/competitive Enjoy what you do isn’t about the industry Do solve a problem
You have to move to silicon valley Customers They are everywhere What makes a successful business is customers, not meetings Turns out customers are everywhere, even Aus Anecdotal evidence, there are more customers outside silicon valley than in it
Software startups only cost your time It’s possible, that doesn’t mean its best We spent 20k right away Legal fees, branding, website design, marketing
Forget the myths... Make something people want Make it better than what’s out there Tell people about it Startup is still a business Dont forget the basics