Find mentors and advisors. Tap people who you trust. Whenever
you can, talk to people who have done this before.
Validate assumptions: Talk to at least 20 strangers about your
product. Gauge their enthusiasm, listen carefully to their
questions and don't assume you have the answers yet.
Build the right team. Yes, you need a skilled team, but an
entrepreneurial startup has to be stocked with risk takers. Look
for resilient, persevering types who can keep each other motivated
when frustration levels are high.