[justherefortart]

I started my first "company" at 12.

I've done 8 "real" startups since college. It's probably because I come from a family of entrepreneurs.

Capital is the key, experience is secondary. It costs more to learn on the fly but you'll try things you probably wouldn't otherwise.

My biggest downfall over the years (IMO) is never believing in the "it will be ad/views supported" belief my friends had in the 90s. Having a background in entrepreneurship with degrees in Finance and Econ (+ MIS) made me focus a lot more on actual cashflow. C'est la vie!