The most valuable asset in an early-stage startup is the team behind it. Unlike established companies with a validated business model, scalable product and paying customers, in the early validation stages, if the team stops, the startup instantly fails. Essentially, in the beginning, the startup is the team.
For entrepreneurs who are looking to build a team or make the first hire, here are your options and my recommendations for which and when those options are best for you.
http://forbes.com/sites/abdoriani/2020/01/04/5-payment-structures-for-your-early-stage-startup-team-members/#4d11d2a14cb7/
