Summary: Hire for judgement in your company. Eventually you’ll run out of bandwidth, and the early hires make the decisions and set the DNA for the future of the company.
As early stage ortho leaders embark on their entrepreneurial journeys, one critical aspect often overlooked is the significance of hiring for judgment in the early stages of the company.
It's a common misstep to prioritize domain expertise or individuals who align closely with the founder's vision but lack the ability to exercise independent, sound judgment. At first glance, this might seem like an unnecessary hurdle to impose on potential team members, given the limited talent pool available, especially in the nascent stages of a startup. After all, as the founder, you're steering the ship, right?
In the initial stages, with just a handful of team members, things may seem smooth. As a founder, you possess a deep understanding of your company's core, and you make all the crucial decisions. All that appears necessary is a team that works diligently, comprehends their respective domains, and effectively carries out their responsibilities. But, inevitably, there comes a pivotal moment when the founder realizes, pe...
