It\u2019s best to play nice with others in the startup community.\xa0While it may seem diverse and diffused, I\u2019ve found word travels fast. The startup world is transparent and highly viral. So much of what happens regarding deal-flow and investing\xa0 is based on reputation and trust.\xa0 It takes a long time to build but can be destroyed in seconds.\xa0 While some play the rough game, it\u2019s not the norm. Those who do are just protecting their time as requests for help are practically endless.\xa0 Always treat everyone with respect and give as much as you take. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let\u2019s go startup something today!