0. Olympian Work Ethic
- We are dedicated to winning. Startups are difficult.
- We dream big. This takes a lot of work. This is what our company is committed to. We hire people who are committed to that.
- We are all committed to at least 12-hour days. 9-9-6
- In-office culture.
- Effort and input dictate results—dedication to be top 1% of the craft.
- We only want people who opt-in and are excited about this culture to unlock intensity and velocity.
- Pushing ourselves is how we grow. Growth does not happen in comfort.
- We are all committed to making a once-in-a-generation company, and this should be everyone's top priority.
- In our experience, this dedication and camaraderie yield the most fun, rewarding, and memorable time of our career.
1. Move fast and make decisions with 80% confidence
- Quickly recognize mistakes and correct course as necessary.
- Perfect opportunities do not exist, and imperfect opportunities do not repeat.
- Beware of switching costs! Switching costs are significantly more costly than you realize and prevent flow state.
- Encourage and reinforce the need for sleep.
2. Small autonomous teams
- Small teams with total ownership and independence are the fastest operators.
- Catalyzes communication and decision-making.
- Remove any “process” and need for external approval.
- Trust the team to make the correct decision. “Disagree and commit”.
- Managers exist to support and empower their direct reports, not vice versa.