Get a partner. If you're stating you're in a vacuum now, well wait, because there will be an infinite stream of decisions and competing priorities and aims and

Get a partner. If you're stating you're in a vacuum now, well wait, because there will be an infinite stream of decisions and competing priorities and aims and risks that come from taking a co to the next level. So, if you want to take it to the next level you need a partner, somebody that complements you, but kinda knows what to do (either because of his experiences or the way he's built). But, get a partner in a smart way. Take a year or two. Get somebody in your own age range (not too old, not too young). Talk with him _a lot_. Get that weird feeling that your not in sync on a couple of big issues, don't do it. And make expectations clear that you expect him to take on quick projects that are immediately CF positive for at least a year while he learns the business. ( I always slap my forehead when I hear those stories of founders letting a new ceo take a huge flier early on. Big new marketing plan. Conferences! etc.) good news in it all: Time is on your side.