Evaluate Executive Hire Decision

Should {{company_name}} hire a {{executive_role}} now? Current stage: {{company_stage}}. Gap being filled: {{current_gap}}. Think step by step: 1) What specific outcomes do we need from this role? 2) Can we afford the right candidate? 3) Can a current team member grow into this? 4) What's the cost of waiting 6 months? 5) What's the risk of a bad hire? 6) Hire now, hire later, or alternative recommendation.