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> it would make sense to hire that person because they are young enough to move up the management track and into the succession track. So when you find someone
by randallsquared 16y ago
> it would make sense to hire that person because they are young enough to move up the management track and into the succession track.
So when you find someone good at code, you want to make sure to move them out of coding when possible and into something that skill and understanding of programming has no bearing on: management. [edit: removed pointlessly antagonistic remark]
- brudgers 16y ago1. In 15 years you always have the option to hire the CTO from outside, but hopefully you have groomed internal candidates and created a culture where high caliber talent will stick. 2. Without opportunity for advancement, your best young talent will apply to YC. 3. Having managers which understand the technical aspects of the projects they manage, doesn't hurt.