QUESTION:

One of our founders asked the question, “How many days off should I give my employees each year?  We’re a startup, and every day counts!  What do other startups do in this regard?

ANSWER:

I think every startup struggles with this question.  You want to be nice to your employees, but at the same time, a startup needs to go all out until it’s profitable.  Just keep in mind that people do need time off.   As a starting point, here’s a good reference: