build_values

01

Respect > Intellect.

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

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

Scarcity = Innovation.

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

06

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.

07

Dignity + Opportunity.

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

08

Building Bridges > Climbing Ladders.

Strong networks are built laterally, not vertically.

09

Contribute > Criticize.

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