“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C.S. Lewis
We are building systems that enforce computational integrity in extremely adversarial environments. This product will only be trustworthy if we, its creators, live up ourselves to exceptional standards of personal integrity.
We carefully look for high integrity and trustworthiness in people we hire. We have a zero tolerance policy for breaking trust.
If you are ever unsure about an action, ask yourself: “Will it make me feel proud or ashamed if this thing became public?”. If it’s still unclear, talk to your manager.
In particular, when you are spending company’s funds, a good indicator of whether the expense is reasonable is if you feel confident that you can explain it to your manager or the CEO. When in doubt, ask.
We don’t tolerate bullshit in any form. If you see it, call it out.
If we don’t know or understand something, we openly admit it and celebrate the opportunity to learn, rather than hiding behind complexity or vague statements.
We share accurate and truthful information, both internally and externally, even when it is difficult or uncomfortable.
We offer fast, direct, and candid feedback — but with empathy and kindness.
We speak in a group meeting like we would speak in a 1:1.
We value transparency and trust. We openly share highly sensitive information with the team. Most discussions happen in public slack channels and Notion pages available to everyone.
If certain sensitive insider information is shared with the public prematurely, it can harm our mission. Therefore, if you are unsure if you can speak about something publicly, ask yourself: “Can I back this up by existing public comms?” If not, it is likely confidential and you should confirm with your manager first.