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Yeah...it's a great place to meet people, but it's a bit like going to a bar and looking to get married instead of just trying to get a phone number. You're likely to be disappointed if you're expecting a diamond ring.


True... but sometimes I go to the bar just to hook up ;) But your analogy still holds true.

Managing expectations and emotions seems like an important piece to building a startup. Things like pride and ego can help fuel you, but can also get in the way of clear thinking.




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