Right on. I was at a start up where 8/12 of the folks were VP's. When you think about it, it is ludicrous. I say the minimum threshold for calling oneself an "

Right on. I was at a start up where 8/12 of the folks were VP's. When you think about it, it is ludicrous. I say the minimum threshold for calling oneself an "executive" of some sort (like "VP of -" or "C-O") is the responsibility for a budget of real money and the ability to hire and fire staff. Anything less, and its the equivalent of a kid dressing up in adult clothes and playing boss.