Perhaps I disagree with PG. I stand by my post. However you're correct, in that context it could be a useful metric when the goals are very focused, the targets

Perhaps I disagree with PG. I stand by my post. However you're correct, in that context it could be a useful metric when the goals are very focused, the targets are well defined, and the growth is directly correlated. He could be entirely right in this context, you're right. It is my opinion that this sort of thinking builds unsustainable companies. There either needs to be an incredible shift in the way growth is looked at and achieved at some point in the company's life (which to me, seems unlikely or at least a difficult change of course)—or the company can start out with sustainable growth in mind. There is no reason that a company designed for overall quality rather than speed cannot also be a fast growing company; but I think they'll look at their strategy much differently. And that way of thinking will last them through hiring, market expansion, and beyond. Maybe they are compatible strategies and I'm just over-thinking it. But I can't help but see the recent articles about how few long-term successful companies arise from tech accelerators and think how strikingly relevant they are.