What’s the worst mistake a founder can make?

Not doing his/her homework … on their sector, their competition, their products (yes, I have met some founders who can’t explain the purpose of their product or service).

What’s the most common Startup error?

Unsustainable and unrealistic burn rates. Spending too much too fast.

What does “fail fast” mean to you?

Sounds like a disease I don’t want to catch!

If you could fix one thing in the startup eco-system right now, what would it be?

To see it flooded with women, women and more Women entrepreneurs and investors.

What should startups be focusing on right now?

When’s the right time to seek funding? This is a tough one. Depends on so many variables. Hmmm

Thoughts on crowd-funding?

A fantastic tool to put into an entrepreneurs tool box. Having said that, to only use strategically both for raising money and marketing/branding purposes. It can backfire and has.

Best advice you’ve ever gotten?

Trust Your Gut Every Time.

Guess who’s coming for dinner…who would be your dream dinner guest(s) and why?

Right now there isn’t much I would do for a conversation with Google’s Susan Wojcicki. Why? She’s responsible for 96% of the revenues at the most powerful company on earth. Her products are fundamentally changing the way the advertising and content businesses operate.