[2014-08-06] Bridging the Talent Gap in the Bitcoin Industry

[ganabb]

http://www.coindesk.com/bridging-talent-gap-bitcoin-industry/

For a new industry to grow, it needs smart, dedicated people. However, despite the promise and potential of bitcoin and its many companies, attracting qualified employees can be surprisingly challenging.

The simple fact is, although many startups are founded and initially run by small, experienced teams, bitcoin entrepreneurs must hire skilled staff in order to execute their company’s vision. BitPay, for example, one of the industry’s largest merchant processors, is now in the midst of expanding its team by 70 employees.

[Kprawn]

I think this is the best summary, why people are hard to find... "“I think it takes time for people to build trust and credibility [in bitcoin] both as a currency and as a place to bet your career.”

Most skilled BTC people are currently employed and are doing this as a hobby and/or they running their own projects, and that keeps them away from seeking new employment.

Possible solution might be, better offers or cross training into BTC from people who has similar experience. {Programming etc}