Yes, and a lot of people realize that starting a company and building a strong team is a good way to get an excellent comp offer, as a group, in an aquihire. T

Yes, and a lot of people realize that starting a company and building a strong team is a good way to get an excellent comp offer, as a group, in an aquihire. This is a known strategy on HN, recommended by none other than Paul Graham. Reasonable expectation of utility for a talented group or individual.