1) Communication during the hiring process. There's not much else that should be more important to the startup at that moment than you. If they are not fighting

1) Communication during the hiring process. There's not much else that should be more important to the startup at that moment than you. If they are not fighting to hold your interest you should walk (unless they have a damned good explanation). 2) If you ask the MD what their turnover is and they cannot answer the question coherently. (true story).