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Frank Slootman • TAPE SUCKS: Inside Data Domain, A Silicon Valley Growth Story
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Early on, when employee candidates asked us what our culture was like, we invariably said "blue collar." Not a lot of flash—if it doesn't directly aid our cause, we don't spend money on it. Extravagance was frowned upon, and becoming self-congratulatory was avoided; these things weaken the focus and muscle of the company. Setting the tone
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Introducing Embedded Intelligence - and a $10M seed from General Catalyst, Valor, SV Angel & Others https://t.co/riRnTEWiM3
Do an unsentimental evaluation of what resources and staff you have versus how much you really need. There is usually more performance and efficiency to be gained from your existing staff, before you take the path of least resistance—unplanned, incremental growth, leading to mediocrity and waste. One of your biggest responsibilities is to stop that... See more
Frank Slootman • Amp It Up: Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity
The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success
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