I highly recommend getting out to the magazine stand and buying the paper issue, as well. The art by XPLANE is an excellent accompanyment, and it’s a shame that it didn’t get added to the online version similarly. It really ties the piece together. Here’s some of what the article covers:

Phase One: Establish a Company Phase Two: Prototype the Product Phase Three: Develop the Beta Product Phase Four: Launch the Product Searching for angel investors What a VC wants to see in you

If you’re harboring ideas of starting up your own company, this is a must-read. How to Build a Bulletproof Startup – [Business 2.0]