VCs don't often give you the time to develop those skills, which is why it can be risky. If you aren't performing to their expectations, the pressure to bring in outside management can be very high. Most like to see managerial talent within the founding team--but they also like to know that you'll step aside for a more experienced manager if things get ugly. I'm enjoying having the freedom to learn as a we grow, but we're also concerned that some pretty big opportunities might pass us by while we're learning and growing slowly.