How do you think about company culture?
Replied byGarrett Lord
Co-founder & CEO, Handshake at Handshake
Niche: SaaS, Education, Technology, AI
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2014
Culture is defined by hard decisions, not slogans. Founders must clearly communicate what is acceptable and what isn’t. Being transparent helps people self-select, which is critical during fast growth.
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