Ask HN: Time to get it right when joining a startup
I would like to know what your experiences are with new co-founders joining a running team.
Usually, there is lots of experience on the side of the core team, and critical information that needs to be communicated to the new kid on the block. Also, the new guy should have some time to get to know the working culture and product of the company.
How much time do you give co-founders until they have to perform as you expect? Do they have to make magic from day 1 on? If a trial period is an option, how long should it be? What would be critical factors to kill the new guy, what mistakes are forgivable?
Any after-action reports on this, or perhaps some best practices?
Note that this question does not necessarily relate to a specialized position in the company (e.g. a front end developer), but can be a position of a generalist type of person that should assist the CEO.
Cheers!