I launched my first tech startup when I was 22. I was working in civil engineering by day, and coding on nights and weekends. I was both sales and development. I went full time at 25. I owned sales while my partner owned development. All of my initial sales — a bunch of $500-$5,000 web sites — were through friends and family connections. By K.P. Reddy.

Going it alone as an entrepreneur is often a recipe for disaster.

I’m not saying you don’t have what it takes; I’ve just seen far too many solo entrepreneurs fail. Startup success is not just about the entrepreneur and their idea. It has a lot to do with the environment an entrepreneur must operate within and how that environment shapes their psyche. By K.P. Reddy.

Building an effective team is one of the hardest tasks for any entrepreneur. Listen to K.P. Reddy's thoughts on the matter.