... how much time you should be spending on hiring? The answer is 0 or 25 percent.
Most things are not as risky as they seem.
If you don't love and believe in what you're building, you're likely to give up at some point along the way.
You don't get to make their decisions but you do get to choose the decision makers.
In general, it's best if you're building something that you yourself need.
We talk to a team they've gotten new things done, that's the best predictor we have that a company will be successful.