In general though, if you look at the track record of pivots, they don't become big companies.

People that are really smart and that can learn new things can almost always find a role in the company as time goes on.

Most founders have not managed people before, and they certainly haven't managed managers.

If someone is difficult to talk to, if someone cannot communicate clearly, it's a real problem in terms of their likelihood to work out.

AirBnB happened because Brian Chesky couldn't pay his rent, but did have some space.

We've seen a lot of data at YC now, and the most successful companies and the ones where the investors do the best... end up giving a lot of stock out to employees- year after year after year.

You want an idea that not many other people are working on, and it's okay if it doesn't sound big at first.