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Startup Weekend 2010 - Rome
Stefano Passatordi
From errors to lessons
10 actions a startupper should avoid
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 10 errors + 1 bonus
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From errors to lessons - 10 actions a startupper should avoid
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*Error #1 :
Lesson #1: Its ok to dream and be enthusiastic but in most situations you must
use rationality.
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Lesson #2: Dont choose a team member just because hes a friend or a relative.
Choose each member because he wants what you want.
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Lesson #3: Listen to all suggestions, filter them and follow the ones you consider best.
Dont be a one man show.
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Lesson #4: Less is more
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Lesson #5: The message must be simple and user value oriented.
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Lesson #6: Everyone must do his job. Pay an expert to build your UI and to make it
easy and fast to use.
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Lesson #7: Ask for user feedback and filter good ones.
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Lesson #8: If you think that your idea is unique, be sure there are at least other 5
guys in the world who had the same idea. Be fast to develop your product.
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Lesson #9: Dont try to emulate something, try to create a new trend.
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Lesson #10: Never give up, be hungry!
Error #10 :
*Error #BONUS :
from Tara Kelly 
Lesson #BONUS: Present your idea and get feedback from day one.
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Stefano Passatordi
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