Menlo is a Pro Sports Team

“First, you need to learn how to play. You need 2-3 years together to learn how to play with each other.” — Nikola Jokić 

Menlo is a sports team, not unlike a NBA team or a NFL team. We focus on putting the best players on the court, focusing on their 1% strengths, and building a team that can win together.

Team vs. Family

We learn the best principles from Netflix Culture Deck :

• We operate like a pro sports team
• There are limited spots on every team — every roster spot counts
• We hire, develop and cut smartly

Continuity

However, we balance this with our belief in Continuity and Stability:

• Teams with psychological safety take better, long-term risks
• Teams need 2–3 years to truly gel
• Continuity matters; balance change carefully
• Cohesive teams outperform constant reshuffles
• Time builds trust, speed, and better decisions