Mishka Katkoff interviews Seth Sivak as they discuss startup culture, leadership, company values, product market fit, cultural onboarding, adaptive culture, game industry, entrepreneurship, team dynamics, and management.
They discuss the importance of company culture, how it can be shaped and influenced, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy culture as a startup scales.
Seth shares insights on cultural onboarding, the adaptability of culture, and the lessons learned from his experiences in the gaming industry. The conversation emphasizes the need for leaders to be intentional about culture and to regularly assess its impact on team dynamics and overall success.
Seth's newsletter: https://sethsivak.substack.com/
02:44Navigating Layoffs and Founding Proletariat
05:10The Importance of Culture in Startups
07:39Defining and Measuring Culture
11:38The Role of Leadership in Shaping Culture
14:21Cultural Tools and Their Impact
18:47Iterating on Culture as a Product
21:16Conclusion and Key Takeaways
26:52Navigating Work-Life Balance in Startups
29:43Cultural Recognition and Team Dynamics
34:03Defining Good vs. Bad Company Culture
38:10The Challenges of Setting Cultural Boundaries
42:25Navigating Social Issues and Company Culture
46:51Onboarding and Cultural Integration in Growing Teams
49:40Cultural Onboarding and Integration
51:30The Art of Copying Culture
53:48Learning from Successful Cultures
58:01Adaptive Culture vs. Rigid Culture
01:07:03Evolving Beliefs About Culture
01:08:03The Meaning Behind Proletariat's Name
