Our culture

We’re honest with ourselves and each other.

We communicate with radical candour: intellectual honesty, trust, courage, empathy, and respect. We don’t hide our views out of fear of being seen as impolite or wrong, and we give and receive constructive criticism.

We’re always learning.

We’re a small organisation taking on complex problems, so humility and curiosity go a long way. We’re not afraid to admit when we don’t know something — or when we don’t even know what questions to ask. We’re continuously discovering new things and improving ourselves.

We find joy in tackling challenges together.

Our goals as a team propel us forward. We’re more motivated by the thrill of accomplishing things together than by credit or power. We grow stronger when everyone shares their time and expertise to help each other improve.

We’re not afraid to make mistakes.

We can’t learn without making mistakes. Everyone should feel safe to make mistakes without fear of punishment or shame. We accept responsibility and learn, leading to healthy risk-taking, greater transparency, deeper learning, and more well-rounded debates.

We build positive relationships.

We respect all people and encourage diversity. We do not accept disrespect, rudeness, and bigotry towards others. We’re building a company where everyone feels comfortable speaking their mind, even if we might not always agree with each other.

We strive to identify our biases and stay objective.

Whether hiring new staff or evaluating potential investments, we always strive to identify and reduce our biases. We take a scientific approach here. Our systems and processes help us stay objective and make sounder decisions

We cultivate constructive scepticism.

When assessing investments, counterparties, or our preconceptions, we seek to cultivate a sceptical frame of mind. We are neither naive nor cynical. We remain open-minded even as we refuse to take anything at face value. We incrementally update our priors based on new evidence and take action consistent with our probabilistic views.