Why wouldn&#x27;t you try to work together with these collaborators and then get acqui-hired. Would probably be a better deal. It&#x27;s innovative, for sure, but I don&#x27;t see this as being in the applicants&#x27; favour.<p>EDIT&gt; Actually ... there is a benefit over acqui-hiring. If your teammates are unable or unwilling to forgo salaried employment, this could be a win. Could definitely bring in more experienced people who have families &#x2F; mortgages, etc.