Generally I'm a big proponent of hiring little and doing more at the outset. If you look at Microsoft and Apple, Bill practically made Microsoft overnight by himself, and Steve and Woz were a 2-man team. I think a founder is at his best when he's immersed in every aspect of his company. You're constantly digesting more of challenges within the situation, once you've reached a certain threshold of consumption, I think you can start making breakthroughs and insights that give you an edge, kind of like research in academia, but more hands-on.
Generally I'm a big proponent of hiring little and doing more at the outset. If you look at Microsoft and Apple, Bill practically made Microsoft overnight by himself, and Steve and Woz were a 2-man team. I think a founder is at his best when he's immersed in every aspect of his company. You're constantly digesting more of challenges within the situation, once you've reached a certain threshold of consumption, I think you can start making breakthroughs and insights that give you an edge, kind of like research in academia, but more hands-on.
ReplyDeleteGood points, Scot. But when's the right time for a startup team to expand?
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