When life gives you lemons, order the lobster tail. - Ziad Abdelnour

I believe if you don't keep constantly pushing the envelope and outgrowing yourself you're going to get real old sooner than you think.

Keep in mind that pitching investors is a process that requires preparation, data, vision, and honesty. And even if an investor passes on this particular start-up, don’t burn the bridge.

My take is that smart financiers wait until aha before they climb aboard the bandwagon. Entrepreneurs need to bridge the capital gap from idea to aha with expertise, not capital or sophisticated market research.