I pretty much agree. Although I think it's important to have the tech background and have the ability to code (the same ways CEOs need to understand basic accou

I pretty much agree. Although I think it's important to have the tech background and have the ability to code (the same ways CEOs need to understand basic accounting) it's hard not to get immersed in the rat race and lose sight of the big picture. As the OP said, you need to spend a big part of your time pitching. Both to investors and as importantly to potential recuits.