It's interesting to hear this advice from multiple channels. I was just on phone with iJigg cofounder (zaidf on news.yc) and he emphasized this point as well.

It's interesting to hear this advice from multiple channels. I was just on phone with iJigg cofounder (zaidf on news.yc) and he emphasized this point as well. I finished reading first three chapters of "Founders At Work", and this advice seems to be consistent with all three interviewees. I am sure there are exceptions to the rule; but generally speaking, it pays to have a good team.