Sorry, most boards and most companies don't value employees that highly, which is why this post and discussion are still happening. YC companies are outliers a

Sorry, most boards and most companies don't value employees that highly, which is why this post and discussion are still happening. YC companies are outliers and boards at YC companies are more likely to be better informed and closer to the employees of the business. For most boards and investors, they will focus on the numbers on the spreadsheet unless the potential hire is quite exceptional.