The (admittedly unstated) context here is that you're not just hiring someone competent for a job, you're hiring an early employee for a startup. The employee w

The (admittedly unstated) context here is that you're not just hiring someone competent for a job, you're hiring an early employee for a startup. The employee will have a massive influence on the company's future. They will not only be doing the job, they will be defining the job. (Edit: The table of contents lists this under "other startup essentials.")