Interesting to get someone else's perspective on what cut backs they made and how they evaluated the decision. And always good to hear that it worked out pretty well.

What are some shortcuts that others have made that have caused bigger problems? What are some risky shortcuts that others have made that turned out surprisingly well?

"Avoid risks that might kill your startup." I think partnerships are one of the big, overlooked killers of startups.

I think what's important is looking at the tradeoffs - which shortcuts make sense and which ones don't?

Super insightful, love such stories. I wish they could be easy to replicate