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Netscape founder and iconic American venture capitalist Marc Andreesson shared some wise high-growth startup lessons on his blog page, one of which rings especially true for me today (post excellent Sprott conference hang over).

#9 Confusing the conference circuit — and especially the party scene — with actual work. This also creates a toxic culture on multiple fronts by encouraging alcohol/drugs and valuing so-called “ballers” over other important, less “loud” contributors.

Read them all here: Beware the ‘Edifice Complex’ — and 9 Other Ways to Damage a High-Growth Startup

Follow Andreesson on Twitter: @pmarca

Also: The Overthinker's Guide To Launching Your Next Project Without Wanting To Kill Yourself