No, it's perfectly fine. If you're doing a startup you're in a competitive environment where you need to do whatever you can to get the best people aboard. Peo

No, it's perfectly fine. If you're doing a startup you're in a competitive environment where you need to do whatever you can to get the best people aboard. People are what make or break startups. You're committed to your startup, not your former employer - rest assured that he if he is any good at what he does he would have done the same thing. And good luck with your new venture :-)