The 'first timer' argument is interesting. I have been around this rink once before as well, so certain things elements would, at first blush, seem less applic

The 'first timer' argument is interesting. I have been around this rink once before as well, so certain things elements would, at first blush, seem less applicable. But having been to Startup School, I found that I was wrong. Playing the game once is much better than not having played at all. But you're negotiating with people (ie, investors and VCs) who play the game once a month/week/day! Any leg up that inequality is valuable. I also don't think that you should discount the timed element: having only 3 months can focus you like nothing else, first timer or not.