One thing that founders forget is that after they hire employees, they have to retain them.
Sam Altman1 of the hardest parts about being a founder, is that there are a 100 important things competing for your attention each day.
Sam AltmanThe most important thing is that there is clear reporting structure and everyone knows what it is.
Sam AltmanThe most common post YC failure case for the companies we fund, is they're incredibly focussed during YC on their company... and after they start doing a lot of other things. They advise companies, they go to conferences, whatever.
Sam Altman