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You Are Not The Man In The Arena

Where's Your Ed At • 24184 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23

🕹 Technology Startup Culture Tech industry Venture Capital Cryptocurrency Artificial Intelligence

The man in the arena speech by Theodore Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of taking action over criticism.
Chamath Palihapitiya symbolizes a detrimental mindset in Silicon Valley of valuing image over actual value creation.
The tech industry's obsession with funding specific kinds of founders and companies has created a harmful monoculture that prioritizes profit over societal impact.

The Mitochondria in Startups

Sarah Tavel's Newsletter • 550 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23

💼 Business Startup Culture Organizational Culture

Identify and cherish employees who act like founders in startups.
Conduct values interviews to hire employees who align with company values.
Consider breaking compensation bands to properly value impactful 'mitochondria' employees.

The cultural roots of startup principles and founders' ambitions

Oleksii Sidorov • 108 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23

🎭️ Culture Startup Culture Cultural analysis Societal norms

Startup culture is deeply rooted in American culture
Different cultures have varying approaches to work and success
Understanding cultural influences can help in evaluating motivations and behaviors

Cross-Dysfunctional Product Teams

TeamCraft • 13 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23

🕹 Technology Agile Product Management Software Engineering Startup Culture Team Dynamics

Spotify's cross-functional product squads champion autonomy and decoupled releases.
Local cross-pollination in product teams enables holistic problem-solving.
Startups often adopt parts of the Spotify framework but struggle due to lack of trust and selective implementation.

Signals

Venture Prose • 99 implied HN points • 16 Dec 19

💼 Business Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Investing Startup Culture Decision-making

Detecting signals of success or failure from founders is crucial for making investment decisions.
Introverted nature can be an asset in quickly spotting subtle signals and making informed choices.
Simple observations can reveal important clues about founders and their potential for success, such as behaviors or communication styles.

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Being entrepreneurial about entrepreneurship

Building the Builders • 1 implied HN point • 13 Nov 23

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startup Culture Venture Capital

Think entrepreneurially about your life decisions and career path.
Seek a community of like-minded individuals to support and inspire you.
Trust your own judgment when making choices, rather than relying solely on external validation.