I tend to agree. Theres so much to do at the beginning of a startup for someone to focus on something they are not productive in, is a formula for failure. If

I tend to agree. Theres so much to do at the beginning of a startup for someone to focus on something they are not productive in, is a formula for failure. If they want to learn while someone more knowledgeable either outsourced, or contracting, then thats fine. If they don't have the money to do something and can't convince someone to work with them, then thats really their only option.