Many founders think the biggest risk in software is moving too slowly.
I think the bigger risk is moving fast with the wrong team.
Because if the team is wrong, speed does not help you.
It just helps you build the wrong thing faster.
Spend money faster.
Get attached to bad decisions faster.
The best development teams do not just increase velocity.
They reduce confusion first.
They make tradeoffs clearer.
They help you understand what matters now and what can wait.
That is usually the difference between a build that gains momentum and a build that quietly becomes expensive.
If you are hiring a team, I would pay close attention to one question:
After speaking with them, does the project feel clearer or heavier?
That answer tells you a lot.