Sid Sijbrandij

In the 44th episode GitLab Co-Founder and CEO Sid Sijbrandij discusses the importance of transparency both within a company and publicly and the philosophies of open source and success. Plus why he’s such an advocate for remote work and the troubles with hybrid offices.(0:00) Introducing Sid Sijbrandij(13:43) Corporate Transparency(22:03) Remote work(25:13) Philosophies for success(26:55) Team ops(32:37) Human elements of remote work(36:14) Hybrid work(39:07) Global talent pool(43:10) Measuring productivity(50:08) The shadow program(54:14) Staying in the Bay Area(56:57) Situational leadership(1:00:08) Outro Mixed and edited: Justin HrabovskyProduced: Andrew Nadeau and Rashad AssirExecutive Producer: Josh MachizMusic: Griff Lawson 🎙 Listen to the showApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-cartoon-avatars/id1606770839Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb4br3LlyVrdqOYYb?si=3076e6c1b5c94d63&nd=1Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9zb0hJZkhWbg Follow on Socials📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/cartoonavatars🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/cartoonavatars🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cartoonavatars About the ShowA Saturday morning podcast hosted by Logan Bartlett (Partner and Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures) covering the tech news with his friends and other people with industry expertise. Executive Producer: Rashad AssirProducer: Leah ClapperMixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the ShowLogan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member.Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.

Sid Sijbrandij, Co-founder and CEO of GitLab, shares his insights on leading one of the world's largest all-remote companies. He discusses effective strategies for recruiting and onboarding talent suited for remote work, emphasizing radical transparency and detailed documentation. Sid explores how to foster team culture and communication in a dispersed environment while promoting social connections to counter isolation. He also highlights the significance of inclusivity and transparency in strengthening community relationships and enhancing talent branding.

Sid Sijbrandij, Co-founder and CEO of GitLab, shares insights on leading a successful remote-first company. He debunks the notion that everyone will return to the office, emphasizing key strategies for effective remote work. Sid also explores the evolution of his leadership style, the value of CEO coaching, and the importance of written communication in organizations. He discusses GitLab's unique meeting culture and highlights common pitfalls that companies face during the transition to remote work.

Sid Sijbrandij, the Co-founder and CEO of GitLab, discusses the transformative power of all-remote work. He shares how GitLab thrived as a fully remote company from its inception, driven by a diverse workforce across 60 countries. Insights include the significance of structured communication, the challenges of onboarding, and ways to foster a strong company culture. He also addresses remote work dynamics, effective meeting practices, and the unexpected productivity gains witnessed during the pandemic. Tune in for innovative strategies that could redefine the future of work!

Sid Sijbrandij, Founder and CEO of GitLab, shares insights on scaling from 400 to 1,000 employees in just a year. He discusses the challenges of rapid growth and his approach to hiring and onboarding. Sid emphasizes the importance of transparency and trust in a fully remote workforce, exploring how to balance fast shipping with product quality. He provocatively states that a 'low level of shame' is crucial for releasing products. Tune in for an engaging conversation on effective remote work and GitLab's unique culture!