‘7 Lessons Every Startup Should Know’ – ‘Mashable’

Samantha Murphy Kelly says, “HELSINKI — If you grab a drink with a startup founder, you’ll likely hear a few shared stories, both good and ugly, about lessons learned along the way. Getting a company off the ground is no easy task, especially when looking for funding, but learning from your own missteps (and those made by others) could put you on the path to entrepreneurial success.

Startups big and small across northern Europe and Russia met in Helsinki this week for tech startup conference Slush to discuss which trends are surging within the space. Some tips to budding companies are simple (“stay focused” and “think ahead”) but hearing cautionary tales and words of wisdom could breathe new perspective into your own approach”.