tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12795384.post-1158012813059273062006-09-11T15:02:00.000-07:002006-09-11T15:24:22.826-07:00Shifting the focus to longer termStartup organizations are typically unsustainable and barely stable, because: 1. The pressures to develop and market a first product require taking some expedient shortcuts, such as hiring the most capable, but not necessarily the most team-oriented individuals; placing all priority on getting a workable product out the door, rather than building the product for maintainability and growth; John Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623894139681058165noreply@blogger.com