Employees will only add more value over time.
The thing that kills startups at some level, is the founders giving up.
For early employees you want people that have somewhat of a risk-taking attitude.
Mediocre founders spend a lot of time talking about grand plans, but they never quite make a decision.
You have to be intense. This only comes from the CEO, this only comes from the founders.
We talk to a team they've gotten new things done, that's the best predictor we have that a company will be successful.