Because experience doesn’t necessarily make people better at what they do

When should a startup start to write down its culture and values?

As a startup founder, I deeply believe two things:

1. Company culture starts with your first hire and is fundamental to long-term success.
2. Small, early-stage startups don’t need a lot of process, documentation, or formality.

So, you read my career management advice and you’ve decided you want to join a mid-stage, hypergrowth startup. Great. Now—how do you go about it?