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The Bending Spoons values
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We’re climbers
Ambition
Setting and upholding high goals and standards that stretch the boundaries of what you perceive to be possible.
Courage
Overcoming fear when it stands in the way of doing the right thing.
Dedication
Always giving your best as you diligently progress toward the goal.
Long-term orientation
Seeking to optimize with a long-term view, even at the expense of short-term victories.
Optimism
Believing that, through smart and hard work, you can make the future better than the present.
Ownership
Feeling deeply responsible for your work, and continually taking the initiative.
Passion
Finding pleasure and purpose in doing the work in pursuit of the goal.
Tenacity
Not giving up in front of an obstacle, treating failure as valuable feedback, and picking yourself up swiftly after every fall.
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We’re scientists
Accuracy
Telling the truth, and being explicit about what’s a fact and what’s a hypothesis.
Curiosity
Seeking an understanding of the whats, hows, and whys of the world.
Imagination
Envisioning how things could be, unencumbered by how they currently are.
Logic
Reasoning from first principles, and structuring ideas sharply.
Meritocracy
Assigning responsibilities solely based on people’s ability to carry them out, and evaluating ideas regardless of where or whom they came from.
Pragmatism
Optimizing for impact, finding the right scope—and the ideal balance between speed and sophistication—at all times.
Precision
Identifying and taking care of the details that matter.
Rationality
Resisting the influence of biases.
Research
Gathering all relevant information, and rigorously testing hypotheses.
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We’re open
Diversity
Seeking to be exposed to a variety of
people, perspectives, and experiences,
and assessing them with an open mind.
Freedom
Affording others considerable latitude
of action, and providing them with ample opportunity to prove themselves.
Inclusivity
Treating all others in the same respectful and caring way, no matter their individual characteristics and preferences.
Self-criticism
Soliciting and receiving feedback with a grateful attitude.
Tolerance
Respecting others and their opinions, particularly when you don’t see eye to eye with them.
Transparency
Making relevant information as accessible as possible—even when it feels uncomfortable to do so.
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We’re a tribe
Altruism
Giving generously and without the expectation of receiving in return.
Authenticity
Interacting informally and bringing
your true self wherever you go.
Bonding
Investing in creating rich, lasting
relationships.
Collaboration
Taking steps to help the group work together seamlessly.
Empathy
Stepping outside of yourself to stand
in the shoes of others.
Humility
Behaving without arrogance or entitlement, regardless of position or past achievements.
Positivity
Uplifting others by having fun and highlighting the bright side of challenges.
Trust
Meaning well in all you do, and assuming others mean well unless proven otherwise.
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It’s not all
about us
We’re thankful for the opportunities the world
affords us, and strive to improve things for others.