HACKER Q&A
📣 AndyJames

What are some red flags for a CEO in a startup?


What are some red flags for a CEO in a startup?


  👤 jschveibinz Accepted Answer ✓
Lack of general work experience; lack of business experience and/or training; lack of management (people and project) experience; inability to speak or present confidently to a group; little or no understanding of the customer or market; and many more…

👤 ironmagma
Lack of domain knowledge, micromanaging, or lack of willingness to take a stance. Startups need someone decisive, who knows the field, and lets their employees get shit done.

👤 karmakaze
My main filter is the same as my BS filter, assuming they otherwise have basic competence and at least one strong leadership quality.