Every seat in your SME either multiplies your momentum or magnifies your mistakes.   When your team is small, one person’s performance, attitude, and alignment impact everyone. A single mis-hire can slow down key projects, drain your best talent’s energy, and introduce silent dysfunction into your culture. 👉 Most founders don’t hire bad people. They hire “maybe” people , candidates who seem capable, but lack the mindset, initiative, or fit to truly contribute at the level yo