Why do engineers and hackers work for non-tech people instead of the other way around? Sure this is changing a little, but why do hackers tolerate working for people who don't know jack about technology?
It's because you'll eventually run into a suit if you go high enough in an established company. A company run by all tech people will not last as long nor be successful as one that at least has some semblance of a corporate structure.<p>The clue as a geek to find a place where your superiors are if not as technically adept as you are, at least trust you and your opinions and decisions.
hackers, suits... not sure what these mean.<p>I work with people who have complimentary skills. Yes, some excel at some things more than others, but we're all people focused on a common goal.<p>Seems myopic to reduce people down to stereotypes.<p>Lots of founders have been great "hackers" and ok "suits" and also lots of founders who have been ok "hackers" and great "suits."