If you look at successful pivots, they almost always are a pivot into something that the founder wanted. Not a random made up idea.
It takes years and years, usually a decade, to create a great startup.
The second part of how to hire: try not to.
Every company has a rocky beginning.
Startups are not the best choice for work-life balance, and that's sort of just the sad reality.
Unpopular but right is what you're going for.