Leadership
I lead by building alongside the team, not from a distance. Having been a founder, a PM, and an individual contributor, I understand every layer of the stack — and I earn trust by rolling up my sleeves.
When facing ambiguity, I move
I don't wait for perfect information. I form a hypothesis, run a small experiment, and let the data guide the next step. Paralysis is the biggest risk in fast-moving environments.
When building teams, I hire for slope
I value learning rate over current skill level. Someone who grows 2x in 6 months will always outperform someone who's been comfortable for 2 years.
When things break, I own it
I don't delegate accountability upward. If something in my domain fails, I do the post-mortem, find the root cause, and fix the system — not just the symptom.
When communicating, I lead with context
I share the 'why' before the 'what'. Teams make better autonomous decisions when they understand the business context, constraints, and trade-offs behind a direction.