> Short version: Hire the best makers you can early even if they're junior, hire the best managers you can later which means more senior folks.

Interesting - this jives a lot better with my experience while still not contradicting what sama has to say. (I've worked under some abysmal managers...).

I like to say "Hire for first derivative, not Y-intercept" and it sounds like you agree with that as well. Good thoughts, and thanks for replying!