This is really an instance formed around the theme of sustaining an entrepreneurial culture in the face of rapid growth, including over offices that are several and 800 workers. Founded by four friends, all under age 30, the company has reached over $124 million in yearly sales. As of January 23, 2015, when the firm went public, its market valuation was over $1.5 billion.
The company is particularly aware of wanting to maintain the open, activity-focused, fun culture which has been created. In certain ways it's a highly representative Silicon Valley technology firm, along with the case tries to capture the flavor of this kind of organization.
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
PUBLICATION DATE: May 01, 2015 PRODUCT #: BAB723-PDF-ENG
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