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How to foster innovation and big thinking | Eeke de Milliano (Retool, Stripe)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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Stripe’s First Principles Thinking, Writing Practices, Trapdoor Decisions

Meeting discussions at Stripe involved thinking from first principles and questioning best practices. The company had a strong writing culture, where clear thinking was crucial for good writing. Stripe valued making decisions quickly and not overthinking. They followed the concept of trapdoor decisions, where they evaluated if a decision could easily be reversed. Stripe's success was attributed to the combination of rigorous thinking, good writing skills, and efficient decision-making.

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