build_values

Compassion > Intellect

Compassion is the prerequisite to organic collaboration.  Be humble with intellect and domain knowledge.  Individual expertise is one piece of a larger puzzle.

Create > Consume

Seek to create value for others and society where and when you are able; a long-tail of benefits will surely follow for yourself and the community.

IRL > URL

As wonderful as the internet is, it will never replicate the shared memories, serendipity, and impact to society that only in-person interactions can provide.  Be intentional with IRL engagement.

Complementary > Exclusionary

All of an individual's attributes and skill sets are complementary to other individual’s attributes in the build_community.  We cannot assess fish by their ability to climb trees.

Scarcity = Innovation

Resource constraints breed innovation.  Groundbreaking work is often done by small teams with few resources.

Actions = Ideas

Ideas inspire action and action refines our ideas.  Both are equal parts necessary to increase the velocity of feedback loops.  Ship early and often.

Dignity + Opportunity

Dignity and opportunity are fundamental rights of all build_members, we actively seek to amplify both for each other rather than impede.

Bridges > Ladders

Strong networks are built laterally, not vertically.

Contribute > Criticize

Constructive conversations are the path towards breakthrough ideas. Don't subtract without adding, especially when criticizing.

Compassion > Intellect

Compassion is the prerequisite to organic collaboration. Be humble with intellect and domain knowledge.  Individual expertise is one piece of a larger puzzle.

IRL > URL

As wonderful as the internet is, it will never replicate the shared memories, serendipity, and impact to society that only in-person interactions can provide.  Be intentional with IRL engagement.

Scarcity = Innovation

Resource constraints breed innovation.  Groundbreaking work is often done by small teams with few resources.

Dignity & Opportunity

Dignity and opportunity are fundamental rights of all build_members, we actively seek to amplify both for each other rather than impede.

Contribute > Criticize

Constructive conversations are the path towards breakthrough ideas. Don't subtract without adding, especially when criticizing.

Create > Consume

Seek to create value for others and society where and when you are able; a long-tail of benefits will surely follow for yourself and the community.

Complementary > Exclusionary

All of an individual's attributes and skill sets are complementary to other individual’s attributes in the build_community.  We cannot assess fish by their ability to climb trees.

Actions = Ideas

Ideas inspire action and action refines our ideas.  Both are equal parts necessary to increase the velocity of feedback loops.  Ship early and often.

Bridges > Ladders

Strong networks are built laterally, not vertically.