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> “As far as I’m concerned, working 32 hours a week is a part-time job,” Arrington, said in an interview. “I look for founders who are really passionate. Who want to work all the time. That shows they care about what they’re doing, and they’re going to be successful.”

Efficiency is key, not some arbitrary limit of working hours.

Chances are yes, as a founder you aren't going to work just 32 hours a week. But it also depends on the state of the company.

And quite frankly, sometimes you can't solve problems by sitting at your computer or even talking to others in the office. Sometimes it involves taking a break and chilling out or exercising.




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