so many people in silicon valley quietly made generational wealth by hopping from startup to startup as early execs or first 50 hires. they skipped the existential risk founders take, no sleeping on couches, no pre product despair just slid in once the core idea was already proven. most... See more

This is one of several reasons why "star performer at xyz hot company" very often does not transfer to star founder. People fall in love with the resume and a glittering references, without thinking about how different the sports are. Often the oddball at the hot co is the perfect founder, because they obviously... See more