"On an episode of the "20VC" podcast published on Sunday, Altman said that tech once became too focused on prioritizing mission over "winning." "I say, don't care about the product. Don't care about anything, just go work at the fastest growing company," the venture capitalistsaid. "Because winning feels great. It feels amazing." Altman is the cofounder of Saga, a $125 million venture fund that launched last March. Its investments include defense tech startup Anduril, Reddit, and Rippling."
"On Sunday's podcast, Max Altman said that tech lost its way in the last few years before 2020. Before becoming an investor, he worked at Microsoft, Zenefits, and Rippling. He said that everyone in tech was making their company about their mission and "saving the world." "I'm like, just go build a great business," he said. "Winning's the most fun thing here.""
Career advice recommends prioritizing employment at the fastest-growing companies rather than focusing on product mission. Winning and rapid growth provide stronger professional satisfaction than mission-driven startups. Venture funds target high-growth firms across defense tech, social platforms, and HR software. Tech industry trends have shifted toward efficiency, lean teams, and rapid scaling. Companies are cutting middle management, reducing hierarchy, and emphasizing scrappiness and frugality to minimize bureaucracy. Business building and market success receive greater emphasis than feel-good mission narratives. Streamlined organizations aim to achieve more with fewer resources while accelerating growth.
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