[alexatkeplar]

This is a powerful example of how (some) VC-backed companies fall into the trap of optimizing for hiring velocity rather than product-market fit.

[shiftb]

On the contrary, we're very particular about hiring. We would rather go without an engineer than hire someone that will break the average team quality down.

[rhizome]

So you're saying you have an actual number that indicates "average team quality?" Is this another way of saying "culture fit?"