Changelog Interviews Oxide builds servers (as they should be)
Jul 8, 2022
Bryan Cantrill, co-founder and CTO of Oxide Computer, and Gerhard Lazu bring humor and technical insights to the table. They delve into Oxide's mission of integrating hardware and software to revolutionize server design. The duo shares tales of their journey from tech giants to trailblazers, discussing the impact of venture capital and the clouds of cloud computing. They also explore the principles that guide technology companies, emphasizing the importance of values and the innovative new operating system, 'Hubris', to enhance user experiences.
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Embed Values Early and Deeply
- Use explicit principles and values from a company's start to guide every decision.
- Commit employees to memorize core values for alignment and conflict resolution.
Hire Through Values and Portfolio
- Use a values-based, portfolio-driven hiring process rather than relying on traditional interviews.
- Ask candidates to reflect on how company values influenced and conflicted with their past experiences.
VC's Blank Check Turns Sour
- A VC who promised to fund "anything" declined funding Oxide when it wanted to start a computer company.
- This rejection motivated Bryan and co-founders to dream bigger and ultimately build Oxide together.
