I like to read about what caused other companies to fail to avoid those mistakes. Sorry you didn't make it. My company will turn 28 in August. We are small but very sustainable. Just the way I like it. :-)

Interestingly enough, 2007-2010 I was living and working in Delft 1/2 time (commuting back and forth to Vienna). Maybe we stood in line next to each other at Albert Heijn or waved to each other while jogging near the Grote Plas. I loved my time there and all the Dutch friends I met. The constant travel sucked. I would have loved to be able to live in both places at once.

Good luck helping those new startups!