A point I would make about 'Vision Over Job Description': I think it's vital to also be open about the need for a generalist. If all you do is give someone a t

A point I would make about 'Vision Over Job Description': I think it's vital to also be open about the need for a generalist. If all you do is give someone a title (plus vision), there's going to be enough of a role associated with that title to create a set of expectations. It's easy to put someone in a position early on where they think, 'an x doesn't do y, what's going on?' Even for a low-level employee, I would consider doing salary plus equity if they're the first on board. I've seen it work before. Another point I think is critical is if you expect someone to come on board and wear all hats, you'd better make sure you're willing to do it as well. If you're working all hours to make your business grow it will be easier for your employees to swallow. If they think they're working more than you they'll leave and that's hard to recover from, at least in the sort term. Losing a team member hurts everyone's morale, especially your own.