Ask HN: What's been your experience working with management at startups?

I've been working in the startup scene in Chicago for a few years, and thus far have been pretty underwhelmed with the companies I've worked for. I get about a year into my gig and find myself apathetic and eventually frustrated with the company/product. The thing that I've found to be the biggest factor in my disillusion has been the poor quality of management. It seems like people who have been elevated (or hired into) management positions in startups/small companies have some technical expertise but virtually no management capabilities. Ultimately it destroys the confidence I have in the company and obliterates any hope I have for being happy with my position for the long term. So I guess I'm just wondering what the greater community's experience is regarding this? Have you found the same pattern where you're at? How have you dealt with it? How have you avoided it?