Re:What would do you need to see before joining an early sta...
by drew__ on Monday July 12, 2010 @05:21AM
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Sure, and add to that:
Actual proof that the people already involved are doing something now beyond navel-gazing. Vision and courage and whatever the tin man was looking for are wonderful, but what matters more is doing. I'm not Toto. This isn't Kansas. If you want my work then show me your work.
Re:What would do you need to see before joining an early sta...
by mgkimsal on Monday July 12, 2010 @08:41AM
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Agreed. 'courage' and 'vision' aren't all that are needed. However, I've talked to enough people over the years to realize when even those are missing. Absent those, you'll never even get close to the doing. Sometimes the 'doing' part hasn't happened enough simply because people are overwhelmed with too many things to do and not enough time. If that's really all that's missing, but the other parts are in place, I'm more inclined to get involved (although still, I rarely do).
Courage to try new things.
Willingness to accept some of those 'new things' aren't working as planned and change course or drop them.
Ability to examine situations logically, but also to get passionate about the offering.
Basic agreement that revenue and profit are king, and decisions should be made based on the numbers.
Clear vision for how money will be made.
Ability to articulate customer base.
Demonstrated ability to sell, or to find people who can.