Topic for discussion: Who did Kim look for to take over his job which was running the company day-to-day?

Answer: He looked for a person who was already doing what Kim imagined the job would be like in Biosite's future. He hired a person who was running a $200 million dollar healthcare operation. Biosite was no where near that size but Kim leaned into the future and expected success and wanted a leader in place who could guide everyone through growing pains.

The week before Kim took to the road to raise money, Tom Watlington, from the multi-billion dollar German firm, Boehringer Ingelheim, joined Biosite. He was running its diabetes division which generated $150-$200 million in annual sales.

You think about it: What keeps you from passing the torch? Do you have someone you are training that can move into your place soon? Are you nervous that, if you pass the torch, you won't have anything to do? Do you think your life might feel empty if you didn't have to be in the office everyday?