---
title: What we believe
slug: what-we-believe
description: "Principles that dictate how we think, behave, and make decisions."
humans: ["bu-kinoshita", "jonni-lundy", "zeno-rocha"]
updated_at: "2025-03-12"
created_at: "2024-06-04"
---

## Do work that inspires others

You can't inspire people by doing an “okay” job.

To inspire, you need to do **phenomenal work**.

Quality is not a plus; it's a **must-have**. We know nothing will ever be perfect, but that doesn't stop us from pushing the limits.

We don't want to just meet the bar of our peers. We want to **raise the bar**. The sum of all the **small details** is what makes something special.

## No ego

Helping others is part of the job.

It's okay to admit you don't know something and **ask for help** - it's a sign of strength, not weakness. We work together as an async team and **assume positive intent**.

We communicate in a kind, direct, and **transparent way**.

## Keep shipping

Speed is key.

We prioritize ruthlessly, have a strong **sense of urgency**, and **make decisions fast**.

We constantly review the scope of a project and work toward a v0, not a v1.

We **ship early**, and we **ship often**.

## Default to action

Regardless of what you do, we are all makers, and **makers don't wait**.

When we see a problem, we don't expect someone to fix it or tell us what to do. Instead, **we take initiative**, find creative ways around it, and send a pull request to solve it.

Remember - **no problem is too small**.