If they have nothing to bring to the start-up then why hire them at all? However if they have skills that other team members don't have they could be a valuabl

If they have nothing to bring to the start-up then why hire them at all? However if they have skills that other team members don't have they could be a valuable addition. The right time to hire them is when you realise the level of value they would bring is at least 2x upwards of their salary.