> I like to say that CEOs should do only three things; recruit and retain the team, build and evolve the long term strategy and communicate it effectively and broadly in the organization and externally, and make sure the company doesn’t run out of money.<p>I've been hearing more and more of this, and experiencing this first-hand; it's so true. <i>Communication</i> is often left out/undervalued in early stage startup blogosphere.