For my startup the answer to that is while I can't afford the rockstar. If you are bootstrapping then you are likely pretty budget conscious and it makes better

For my startup the answer to that is while I can't afford the rockstar. If you are bootstrapping then you are likely pretty budget conscious and it makes better practical sense to hire an intern or apprentice in this situation. I've actually took kindly to the idea of hiring people who are worse then me due to lack of experience and making an effort to teach them what I know. The downside is that eventually if they become better then me and leave I will have lost my investment, but at least I made an impact for them and I like to tell myself that for most people that is something that transcends financial gain so I'm also investing in karmic opportunities that I'm not aware of yet.