Have you inspired a B-Candidate to be an A-Candidate?

[pbnaidu]

We have seen articles about hiring A candidates, who in turn hire A guys or A+ guys. If you hire B-candidate they in turn will end up hiring B candidates or B- or C candidates.

In startup scenario, have you seen or have you inspired B candidate to be an A candidate, could you please share stories successes and failures in doing so?

For example, I am trying to find cases in startup companies similar to Seabiscuit(Movie/Horse) which is physically average horse winning triple crown and its trainer, jockey and owner are even greater for accomplishments with Seabiscuit.

[epi0Bauqu]

I know this isn't answering your question, but why would you want to inspire a B candidate to be an A candidate? Isn't that a waste of time when you can just wait for the A candidate?

[pbnaidu → epi0Bauqu]

Well, if you've the ability to identify and coach B candidates to be A candidates and assuming that there are lots of B Candidates than A candidates, wouldn't you accomplish same things possibly in less time than A candidates could and may also eliminate time waiting for A candidates?

[theremora]

nature vs nurture? In a start up, you don't have the time to nurture an employee. everyone is flat out doing what they do best, with little hand holding. B DNA will produce more B DNA.