3) is the most difficult obstacle IMO. Finding people who share a vision, have elite skills across broad functional areas, and have the lifestyle flexibility to

3) is the most difficult obstacle IMO. Finding people who share a vision, have elite skills across broad functional areas, and have the lifestyle flexibility to start something are hard to come by. I've been searching for a year and it is a real challenge. Finding potential partners in the Boston area has been tough. I imagine its even harder elsewhere (excluding SV/NYC).