yeah, but attitude alone doesn't build products. If we are talking for just some simple web app, then that is fine, but if you are doing anything that is technically challenging, you better have somebody experienced on the first 2-3 employees you hire.
You need both energy/passion, but also somebody that is good and has experienced a lot, both successes and failures.
One thing I noticed really good engineers with experience tend to be a bit more pessimistic/opinionated by nature, and also more pragmatic. They can anticipate problems down the road (where a junior engineer would think everything is jolly), while avoid over-engineering. Junior programmers are more likely to either over or under engineer; brush potential problems as "insignificant", or grossly underestimate what it takes to get something done.
Most of us have been there at some point. But also a junior engineer might bring your fresh energy to the mix.
But remember, really good engineers, with experience,and with passion and great attitudes, are hard to find. Mainly b/c they have no problem to find a job.
You need both energy/passion, but also somebody that is good and has experienced a lot, both successes and failures.
One thing I noticed really good engineers with experience tend to be a bit more pessimistic/opinionated by nature, and also more pragmatic. They can anticipate problems down the road (where a junior engineer would think everything is jolly), while avoid over-engineering. Junior programmers are more likely to either over or under engineer; brush potential problems as "insignificant", or grossly underestimate what it takes to get something done.
Most of us have been there at some point. But also a junior engineer might bring your fresh energy to the mix.
But remember, really good engineers, with experience,and with passion and great attitudes, are hard to find. Mainly b/c they have no problem to find a job.