As you built your start up team, I am sure you picked folks that are going to join you in the journey for the rough and long haul and turn your idea into reality. Of course, they had to be sold on the idea you were working on and were passionate about it. At any point there was no doubt about their work ethic that needed double guessing if they are giving their best or not. These were probably enough cause for parting ways the first time the signs emerged.
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