Take the 2-minute tour ×  I am an engineer but don't have a
computer science background. I am proficient with Python,
Django, use Mongo and know a bit of C++ / C#. Dabble with NGinx
here and there.  My weekend project, a nifty webapp, just saw
explosive growth. And am looking to expand the team.  What
should I look for in potential hires beyond the obvious (code
samples etc) ? Should I hire someone who wears many hats and
bigger pay or break it up into smaller roles?  share|improve
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Roberson, Mark Trapp, Walter, Yannis Rizos Mar 7 '12 at 2:37
10 Answers  up vote 21 down vote accepted  TechCrunch recently
wrote an article on How To Hire The Right Person For Your
Startup. The whole thing is a good read, especially if you're
serious about the start-up game.  The item that most directly
answers your question, however, is #4:  4. Find candidates who
work like a startup  It seems like everyone likes the idea of
working in a startup but for many different rea