Menlo is 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

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

Team vs. Family

We don’t want the smartest or the most talented, e.g. the person who kicks the ball the farthest. We want team players.

We learn the best principles from 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

Wherever you are in the world, if this feels like you, apply here .