The Importance of Surrounding Oneself with Competent PeopleMatt has said in recent podcasts that his goal as CEO is to not hire anyone stupider than him. He wants qualified and capable people in key roles. He seems to be doing a decent job of selecting good people and then effectively delegating to them. Could the selection of effective people like Heinenam, de Guttadauro, and others be a contributing factor to the methodical success of ONC/Y since 2017? Matt also speaks highly of the bright minds in pharma, academia (like Richard Vile), and the FDA. While this is a good interpersonal tactic it is also true that engaging the brightest and the best is also the best path forward for a company. Unfortumately, some insecure leaders are reluctant to surround themselves with smarter folk, but Matt seems to welcome and encourage excellence. Lately, I've been impressed by both Heineman and de Guttadauro. They don't strike me as mere ornaments while Matt is calling the shots. They are providing capable leadership in their respective roles. I think the mis-impression by some that Matt is calling all the shots to bolster his own ego is incorrect. I believe the same is true as regards any deal that might happen. IMO Matt is not the cork in the bottle that will supress any reasonable deal. There is a capable C-suite and board that will collectively determine the future path of ONC/Y.