This AI CEO wants to keep his startup 'dehydrated,' hiring only when absolutely needed
Briefly

Windsurf, led by CEO Varun Mohan, is focused on maintaining a lean operational model to achieve its business ambitions. They develop AI tools enabling developers to write code through natural language prompts, a concept related to 'vibe coding'. WindSurf was founded in 2021 and has successfully raised over $200 million in funding. There's an industry trend toward valuing revenue per employee, leading Mohan to advocate for small, efficient teams that deliver high output. This strategic positioning allows them to grow sustainably while maintaining a startup-like culture.
I want the company to almost be like this dehydrated entity, every hire is like a little bit of water, and we only hire when we're dehydrated.
If we can crack actually being a fairly sizable company but still operate as if we're a startup, that's the dream.
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