Insights so far:<p>1% are creators be a creator.<p>Build in public , teach everything you know.<p>Start first, learn later.<p>Join and contribute to communities. Create and contribute before you feel ready.<p>Do something that you want to do AND helps others.<p>When people know you as helpful they become your audience and help you get exposure to their problems.<p>Solving your own problem is easier when you have an audience to launch the solution to.<p>Community -> Problem -> Product -> Business.<p>Solving your own problem in the community you have been a part of and contributed to over years creates “overnight” success.<p>Utility-> make something accessible or valuable or faster or cut out middlemen<p>Find something you love to work AND is profitable from the beginning since it takes a lot of time and energy to build a successful business.<p>Build a product with inherent share ability.<p>Pick the business with the right founder idea fit.<p>Surround yourself with advisors and mentors from your community who will guide you through the tough times.