1. Lessons Learned in Silicon Valley

2. Top Ten Lessons Learned in Silicon Valley #10 Companies are like Kids - They all make the same mistakes as they grow #9 CEOs Personalities - Companies Adopt Their Strengths and Weaknesses #8 What's your Business Model - Customer Acquisition Kills! #7 Technology is bought - not used #6 Technology Buys Distribution - Distribution Brings Value

3. Top Ten Lessons Learned in Silicon Valley #5 No Conflict/No Interest - The Silicon Valley Eco-System #4 It Takes Two - Lessons from Standards Wars #3 Customer First - Who is the Customer? #2 Show Me the Money - Who makes money from your product? #1 A Rising Tide Floats All Boats (Markets, Markets, Markets) – And It Takes a Long Time…