More than half said they would be interested, though they are more cautious than they would be with a more established company. Answers from the 700 people surveyed varied by age, location, education and current salary. They are twice as likely to bet on the future stock options of a pre-IPO firm. Make sure that you're someone who people want to work for. That means you should hone your people management skills and your attitude.
Nobody wants to take a boring job.
Give prospective employees an exciting environment and interesting work. They'll be more likely to overlook the lower salary you offer. Look for potential. Don't hold out for the perfect candidate. He or she doesn't exist.