However, ideas are worth less then execution. Execution includes the investigation into the market and the gaining of knowledge of the technologies and refactoring of potential solutions to the underlying pain.
Given this - the "idea" guy should never, ever, be compensated more then those who execute.
And ideally, everyone should be in the executing group. There shouldn't ever be an "idea" person.
>> And ideally, everyone should be in the executing group. There shouldn't ever be an "idea" person.
Agree 100%. Instead of an "idea" person, opt for a "business" person. A "business" person can do the idea person's job and several more. That means he can bring much more value to the table in a startup.
However, ideas are worth less then execution. Execution includes the investigation into the market and the gaining of knowledge of the technologies and refactoring of potential solutions to the underlying pain.
Given this - the "idea" guy should never, ever, be compensated more then those who execute.
And ideally, everyone should be in the executing group. There shouldn't ever be an "idea" person.