Here're mistakes I didn't make: - Insisted on payment once contract is done and ignore "could you also do that and then i'll pay you for everything together.

Here're mistakes I didn't make: - Insisted on payment once contract is done and ignore "could you also do that and then i'll pay you for everything together. - Did not race to the bottom with developers from poor countries. - Did not take startup stock/shares/options to sacrifise salary. - Realized that 5% of customers are responsible for 95% of revenues and prioritize attention to their requirements accordingly.