The largest group consists of people who operate best within a large company, seeking a system to optimize and follow existing rules rather than creating their own.

The second group is on the fence; they want to be challenged by work and can apply themselves in both entrepreneurial and corporate settings, but they have choices to make.

I realized that there are three types of people: those who can only thrive in entrepreneurial roles, those who can succeed in either entrepreneurial or corporate environments, and those who operate best within large companies.

Joining an early-stage startup instead of a large company can help non-conformists find like-minded people, as early-stage environments are often chaotic and less structured.

Look for candidates who have a risk-taking attitude; those who are choosing between a stable job and a startup may not be the right fit.

It's important for individuals considering starting a startup to be intellectually honest about which group they belong to, rather than being influenced by external pressures.

Founders of really huge startups are exceptionally driven and often see their company as their life's work, making them unwilling to sell or be acquired.

New founders often feel the need to hire more employees to gain status, while experienced founders prefer smaller teams to avoid the challenges of managing larger companies.

The advantage of small teams and individuals over large companies is their agility.