On the one hand, this is almost impossible to scientifically prove. You can't reproduce companies, as in building the same exact product with equally talented p

On the one hand, this is almost impossible to scientifically prove. You can't reproduce companies, as in building the same exact product with equally talented people where one has great cultural continuity and the other doesn't. It comes down to the way you want to spend your time. If all you want is a paycheck, that's fine. Take the money, go do something else you feel is more important. I don't mean that we are a family in that we're trying to replace your actual blood relatives. If you're spending 10 hours a day with a group of people, would you rather give yourself to a cause with a group of people you trust, believe in, who you genuinely want to see succeed beyond any selfish desires of your own, or a group clocking in for a paycheck? Ultimately, which situation do you think will make you happier? I'm not asserting that it is what everyone wants, but these are our values. This is the type of company we want to build.