A Pro Sports Team

"First, you need to learn how to play. You need 2-3 years together to learn how to play with each other." — Nikola Jokić

Menlo is a sports team, not unlike an NBA or NFL team. We focus on putting the best players on the court, playing to their 1% strengths, and building a team that can win together.

Team vs. Family

We don't want lone stars, e.g. the person who kicks the ball the farthest. We want team players.

We learn the best principles from the Netflix Culture Deck:

• We operate like a pro sports team.
• There are limited spots on every team — every roster spot counts.
• We hire, develop, and cut smartly.
• Learn to fit in and win together.

Continuity

However, we balance this with our belief in Continuity and Stability:

• Teams with psychological safety take better long-term risks.
• Teams need 2–3 years to truly gel.
• Continuity matters; balance change carefully.
• Cohesive teams outperform constant reshuffles.
• Time builds trust, speed, and better decisions.

Sound like you? Apply here. We're looking for you.