For a proof-of-concept early-stage lean startup, no, number of trained people you may hire around you is not a key issue. As soon as you want to move fast and h

For a proof-of-concept early-stage lean startup, no, number of trained people you may hire around you is not a key issue. As soon as you want to move fast and hire people to help you industrialize the business model you found, having trained people of key specialties around you is going to be necessary. I think the jury's still out on whether remote work can replace this.