this piece by Brian Armstrong got a lot of shit, but i think the underlying premise is valid. it is hard enough to try to solve one big problem, let alone to be on the hook for all the other problems plaguing the world
At a well-run seed stage startup, engineers will often describe the work experience as intoxicating . At a larger company, the best you get is "enjoyable".
I recently left Stripe after 4.5 formative and magical years. Some reflections on what made working at Stripe feel different than working other places:
1/Turpentine
2/Writing
3/Meticulousness
4/Principled decision-making
5/Ambition
6/Talking up
7/The... See more