This has been repeated elsewhere, but the early signees benefit the recruiting staff (more time devoted to closing high value guys), make the class more attractive (adds committed guys that will sell as a group) and even if you disagree with the "objectivity" of the rankings, we have effectively gamed them early in the signing period and reaped some positive PR from it. It's a common startup strategy to focus on growth at the expense of revenue/LTV early not just to generate "hype" but to create network effects and use the existing base as a proof of value to higher value targets. CGC knows how this system works, and he is timing these silents in order to drive a "fake" metric that will keep us in the conversation. Also, if these guys do get bumps, then we will keep our trendline moving up and to the right, which matters if we are selling "momentum" from the "new world order." This is basic silicon valley marketing stuff, but it's being executed well so far.
