The vision of co-founders Ben Colas and Michael Teich for the event was gradually being transferred into attendee s memories. There s a thin line between being a preacher and an Internet entrepreneur. You talk to large numbers of people about a very elusive vision, and people end up devoting their lives to it. Focus on a problem, not the technology or the board of directors. Focus on a single thing and do it well.
Continuous innovation is key.
Hire people smarter than you. Raise money when you don t need it, and raise twice as much as you need. Focus on the customer. Big trends equal big opportunities. David Friedensohn livened up the event with controversial opinions and frequent metaphors involving quests, dragon slaying, and being killed from behind.