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Growing a Business vs Growing an Org
14:43 - 22:12 (07:28)
Silicon Valley has lost sight of basic financial metrics and the difference between growing a business and growing an org. This has led to mental health issues for employees who view their workplace as a "family".
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The speaker argues that a lot of companies in Silicon Valley do not understand the differences between growing a business and growing an organization, and how focus has shifted from simpler financial metrics.
14:43 - 17:06 (02:22)
Summary
The speaker argues that a lot of companies in Silicon Valley do not understand the differences between growing a business and growing an organization, and how focus has shifted from simpler financial metrics. Instead, the problem of overhiring leads to complex organizational structures and reduced efficiency.
ChapterGrowing a Business vs Growing an Org
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Shopify's CEO points out that people casually referring to Shopify as a "family" can cause mental health issues for junior members, and emphasizes that Shopify is a for-profit company, not a family.
17:06 - 20:37 (03:31)
Summary
Shopify's CEO points out that people casually referring to Shopify as a "family" can cause mental health issues for junior members, and emphasizes that Shopify is a for-profit company, not a family.
ChapterGrowing a Business vs Growing an Org
EpisodeE33: Apple’s hypocrisy, America’s math failure, crypto’s regulatory correction, Clubhouse’s future, UFOs & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The obsession with 10X employees in the tech industry can overlook the valuable contributions of those who operate at lower levels of productivity, enabling low-performing workers to hide in the noise.
20:37 - 22:12 (01:34)
Summary
The obsession with 10X employees in the tech industry can overlook the valuable contributions of those who operate at lower levels of productivity, enabling low-performing workers to hide in the noise. While it's important to have good incentives and accountability, excessive policing can lower morale and overlook potential whistleblowers.