> I would never dream today of starting a very technical company because every major will poach your talent (happened to me), invest in your competitors or attempt to acquire you (some people don't want to be acquired).
Damn, this is exactly what I want to do. Computer vision too.
Do you have any advice other than "don't"?
Would basing the company on the East coast near a tier-1 research university help with talent?
Could you have strong software engineers support the research roles? Does that pattern work effectively?
Another thing I really want to do is offer a 4-day work week with the promise of sabbaticals and/or remote work. That might not be attractive to everyone, but it's something that would speak to me and that I would want in addition to equity and salary.
Are you still interested in computer vision? Want to chat sometime?
Damn, this is exactly what I want to do. Computer vision too.
Do you have any advice other than "don't"?
Would basing the company on the East coast near a tier-1 research university help with talent?
Could you have strong software engineers support the research roles? Does that pattern work effectively?
Another thing I really want to do is offer a 4-day work week with the promise of sabbaticals and/or remote work. That might not be attractive to everyone, but it's something that would speak to me and that I would want in addition to equity and salary.
Are you still interested in computer vision? Want to chat sometime?