The Eight Great Mistakes Founders Make (Part 2)

Last month on the blog we outlined the first half of Goodwin Procter tech partner Dave Cappillo's recent Harvard Innovation Lab presentation, "The Eight Great Mistakes Founders Make."

Dave's discussion focused on how to avoid the common missteps that entrepreneurs make in the early stages of a company's life cycle. In case you missed it, here is a look at Dave's first four "great mistakes."

And now, here are Dave's last four "great mistakes." To follow along with the video of Dave's presentation, scroll to the minute markers noted next to each mistake.

1. Failing to raise enough money (for fear of dilution or otherwise) (41:22-42:37)
   • Things often cost twice as much as you think they will