[nicepplonly]

Recruiting is so, so important. I generally agree with the idea that the most important attribute for startup founders is to be great at hiring/recruiting.

Sadly, this is not something that the big tech cos focus on these days. Employees are viewed more as cattle than pets these days.

[toomuchtodo]

Also true! But I argue employees are cattle in all cases. With founders, “you will help make me rich!” With BigCos, “you will help me build head count to build my empire!” Like poker, if you don’t know who the sucker at the table is, it’s you. Importantly, be self aware as the cattle and ruthlessly self optimize.