At Kognic, we're committed to fostering a world-class team and company culture—our principles include transparency, performance, trust, and rapid iteration. We address the principal-agent problem by aligning goals and risk preferences, nurturing a culture inclusive of gender and ethnicity but exclusive in determination and vision.
Read MoreI write a lot about building companies. At one point in the past, I wrote: "If you care about raising a huge round from a top-tier VC, then you need to make very deliberate choices." In this post, I dig deeper into what I’ve learned about what such deliberate choices might look like.
Read MoreI spend a lot of time evaluating people. What makes someone get up in the morning? What drives them? I believe smart people who are prepared to work hard will always be able to make a living in a peaceful democracy. And for most people, that’s enough. A job, a family, and the joy of everyday things. I respect that, and I understand that. Some, however, for some reason, need more. Who are these people?
Read MoreThe best way to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires solving complex problems is to empower your team, strive for greatness, and focus. By allowing time to explore, having the patience to spend on R&D, and the courage to trust your team to solve audacious problems - you will create a ton of value. Sometimes you will fail miserably, but that’s part of life. No risk, no reward.
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