Many of the best YC companies have had phenomenally small number of employees for their first year, sometimes none besides the founders.
Sam AltmanA small communication breakdown is enough for everyone to be working on slightly different things. And then you loose focus.
Sam AltmanM&A negotiations feel really fun. This is one of the biggest killers of companies, is they entertain acquisition conversations.
Sam AltmanYou have to let your team get all the credit for all the good stuff that happens, and you take responsibility for the bad stuff.
Sam Altman