Saviano: A founder's key test is recruiting talent with better options
John-Austin Saviano · John-Austin Saviano – Emerging Managers and IC Governance (Capital Allocators, EP.294) · Jan 30, 2023 · at 33:20
John-Austin Saviano, founder of High Country Advisors, discusses evaluating fund manager and founder communication skills and leadership potential with Ted Seides.
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“One of the early markers is, can you compel someone to join your team who's had better options than taking a risk on your startup idea or your new firm? That's a great marker. You're telling people that are experienced and have other options, something that they want to be a part of. Being able to be convincing to investors, that is a critical part of being successful.”
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