There are 3 things I look for when I hire people. Are they smart? Do they get things done? Do I want to spend a lot of time around them?

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

If you want something in a deal, just ask for it.

A lot of people treat choosing their cofounder with even less importance than they put on hiring. Don't do this.

Really dig into projects people have worked on and call references; that is another thing that first time founders like to skip.

You need unstoppable people. You want people that are just going to get it done.

You need this sort of a tailwind to make a startup successful.