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Scaling DevTools
James Hawkins - co-founder & CEO of PostHog
Jun 20, 2024
James Hawkins, Co-founder & CEO of PostHog, discusses their unconventional approach to running PostHog, including hiring processes, the role of engineers in product development, and the impact of open source projects. He emphasizes the importance of listening to developers and shares a surprising secret to success. The episode explores innovative features like session recording, empowering engineers, and the importance of fun in the workplace.
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- Encouraging innovation and new ideas is crucial for preventing organizations from becoming stagnant as they grow.
- Listening to engineers' suggestions and allowing them to drive certain projects can lead to significant breakthroughs and improvements within a company.
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Encouraging Innovation in Large Organizations
Encouraging innovation and new ideas is crucial for preventing organizations from becoming stagnant as they grow. As companies expand and become more established, there is a natural tendency for things to become sensible and less innovative. To combat this, organizations should actively promote the generation of new ideas, even amidst success. By fostering a culture that values creativity and originality, businesses can avoid hitting a plateau in their development.
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