CarGurus Founder

Great employees are important to any company's success, but especially critical at a start-up. In the tech sector, a great software developer will produce more than 10 mediocre ones--and likely avoid costly missteps in the process. At CarGurus, we've proven that theory beyond a doubt. We don't have an army of engineers, but we've still cracked the top ten in most trafficked U.S. automotive shopping sites and are ranked as the fastest growing site in the category here in the United States.

When your start-up takes off and your team grows, it is tempting to delegate everything you can. However, as you navigate your company's further growth, you should be careful not to let go of your ability to do things yourself. For me, finding opportunities to stay engaged in day-to-day operations has been an important element of my leadership style. As they say, the best form of management is to lead by doing.

People love to talk about how "perfection is the enemy of the good," and for entrepreneurs that couldn't be more on the money. Especially in the online space, getting something perfect is a far-fetched goal that takes way too long given the quick business cycles.