I agree. Wonder if YC, when seeking founders/team, look for these qualities as well: >Communicate and demonstrate a clear sense of purpose >Provide g

I agree. Wonder if YC, when seeking founders/team, look for these qualities as well: >Communicate and demonstrate a clear sense of purpose >Provide great coaching, mentoring, and tutoring >Recognize, praise, and reward achievement >Ensure credit is given where credit is due >Consistently dependable and knowledgeable >Always accessible >Treat people fairly >Listen well >Have patience and humility >Helpful and quick to expedite important matters >Demonstrates loyalty by standing up for his team, defending them to other executives, and when necessary, to customers Are these qualities not applicable in the early stages of a 2-4-man startup? Perhaps, it is left for the later stages of the startup? Personally, such qualities in founders would be a great asset for the company as a whole for when the startup grows and acquires more employees. Thoughts and comments?