The first step toward success is to define what success means to you and your teammates.
I suggest writing a list of long term goals, then using that list to produce a series of small achievable goals that will be stepping stones toward success. If you present that list here on CD along with specific and clear questions the community will be able to provide specific useful advice to help you reach your goals.
Hopefully this will help you answer your question of how to found and run a successful team. The truth is that all of us measure success differently, as we all have different goals and ideals. My point is that there is no set way to reach success because every team is unique and hence you need to create your own path. This doesn't mean that we can't help though
I wish you luck