Metal Culture Code
Culture as a Force Multiplier
Our culture is our operating system, our secret sauce for how we get things done.
In the long term, we view culture as the driving force behind our ability to execute effectively. Culture starts from the values and the beliefs that shape our behaviours on a daily basis.
Drive & Initiative
For many years, we have curiously observed what drives people to achieve outstanding results. Overtime, we have come to view drive and initiative as the two most fundamental pillars of success.
At Metal, our culture is built around rewarding drive and initiative. From quarterly performance reviews and compensation plans to learning and development programs, our environment invariably rewards outlier drive.
Speed and Bias to Action
In our early-stage startup environment, the act of doing is the fundamental building block that drives all progress. We actively seek outindividuals that are doers, that do not let the pursuit of perfection get in the way of progress.
A brief study of history reveals that some of the most profound human achievements took place in surprisingly brief time periods. At Metal, we make decisions quickly and view mistakes as an inevitable outcome in the journey of rapid progress.
Anti Entitlement
We must fight for every inch of our success. There is no such thing as a free
lunch. We operate with an anti-entitlement mindset.
We believe the software industry is a highly competitive landscape. We must
fight hard to win customers and to capture market share.
Our anti-entitlement mindset sits at the core of our operating mantra to out-compete and out-execute the competition.
Fight for Conviction
We believe the best operators fight like they’re right and listen like they’re
wrong.
If and when teammates have conviction on a given idea, they should fight for their convictions, and take ownership for moving the Company in that direction. The above mindset helps turn ideas into business impact.
Alongside this mindset, we must also listen to contrasting views with the assumption that we’re wrong. We view empathetic and active listening as one of the most under-rated business skills.
Humility and Learning
We are eager to partner with people that demonstrate a "learn-it-all" mentality (as opposed to a "know-it-all' mindset).
In our environment, intellectual humility and adaptability is a baseline expectation. At Metal, the best leaders demonstrate a strong mix of humility and eagerness to learn. We like to think of ourselves as hungry amateurs that are looking to out-learn the competition.
