I want to make sure I got you correctly. Are you saying that the technical (co-)founder of the startup you're interviewing for on average doesn't know how to spot a good programmer?
No, I said to refer to items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Nowhere did I say that.
If you really want me to get concrete, here's the dirt on startups hiring troubles: they usually flub 4 and/or 5.
Programmers are wising up. Only a small subset of startups are worth their time, unless it's a lifestyle choice, so they're choosy. Even among the small subset of startups that are worthwhile, they're not necessarily adept at communicating what actually appeals to programmers.
If you really want me to get concrete, here's the dirt on startups hiring troubles: they usually flub 4 and/or 5.
Programmers are wising up. Only a small subset of startups are worth their time, unless it's a lifestyle choice, so they're choosy. Even among the small subset of startups that are worthwhile, they're not necessarily adept at communicating what actually appeals to programmers.