I think it's unfair to jump on the guy as being naive or young. I don't know if people who setup these dysfunctional workplaces ever improve. He probably is jus

I think it's unfair to jump on the guy as being naive or young. I don't know if people who setup these dysfunctional workplaces ever improve. He probably is just not great at running a business, end of story. If you're a controlling person when it comes to your personal relationships, you won't likely be a great founder. You need to understand that everyone has their own goals, dreams, and desires in life. Your employees are not just things you put money into and productivity out of, they're people who will produce way more than you expect if you treat them well. Maybe I'm biased though. My dad ran four small businesses in his life and the main thing that kept both the employees and customers coming back was that he was well-liked and personable with everyone. Being a recent co-founder of a startup, I am managing a team of 8 contractors and consultants right now. Each one has their benefits and flaws, but I'm happy to work with them and willing to be flexible around schedules, etc. It would never enter my mind to setup such a draconian system and I think anyone who does is probably inherently broken as a founder.