Adarsh Hiremath, Co-founder and CTO of Mercor, shares insights on scaling from zero to $70M in ARR in just 24 months. He discusses the intense 9-9-6 work culture that drives their success and hints at challenges in maintaining morale. The conversation includes reflections on the future of programming and AI, revealing how synthetic and human-driven data will shape hiring processes. Adarsh also reveals intriguing anecdotes about their fundraising journey and the importance of a strong company culture amidst rapid growth.