> More employees also does not mean faster product development, every developer knows this is often the complete opposite.
This is only true up to a point. Otherwise, every startup would be a one man show.
This is only true up to a point. Otherwise, every startup would be a one man show.
People feel important and "arrived" when they lead a big organization, and also, it can feel like you're doing the right thing, because it alleviates some stress. Even if you're otherwise allergic to large teams, you're so busy as a founder that any help feels like good help.
I've definitely run into this a handful of times, mostly due to runway concerns and "keeping options open".
I can't think of one org I've ever worked at that hit a sweet spot where you were able to hire exactly as many engineers as you needed while keeping up with growth and attrition.