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David Singleton · 22 Mar 2026

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  1. Our reading

    Most employee handbooks are far too long; one should be readable and useful.

    Their wordsThe vast majority are way too long and a total snooze. If we’re going to make someone read something on day one, let’s make it genuinely readable and useful.

  2. Our reading

    A startup should build the smallest possible team, hire diligently and pay above market on equity.

    Their wordsComp & offer principles — our underlying thesis: build the smallest possible team, hire incredibly diligently, pay above-market on equity to reflect that.

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