From entrepeneur to intrapeneur, a post exit in review | Algolia

On January 13th, exactly a year ago, Algolia acquired MorphL, an AI startup co-founded by Ciprian Borodescu and Alexandra Anghel in 2018. The acquisition was part of the founders' goal to grow their company within something bigger. After selling MorphL, many asked Borodescu about his next move. He responded that he wanted to learn from the experience and contribute to Algolia's growth. During the first few months at Algolia, Borodescu faced challenges in understanding the dynamics of a larger company and identifying who was responsible for what. However, by letting go of the need to control everything and trusting his colleagues, he began to navigate the company more effectively. He also learned the importance of listening and learning from others, rather than always providing answers. Borodescu discovered that as part of a larger company, it was essential to align his actions with the overall strategy and consider the implications for various departments before implementing new strategies. This required patience and humility, which he found in abundance at Algolia. He also realized that being confident meant admitting when he didn't know something and believing in his team's ability to find solutions together. Throughout this process, Borodescu learned the value of consistency and embraced challenges as opportunities for growth. He chose roles based on responsibility rather than job titles and focused on empowering others to become leaders within the company. By adopting an infinite game mindset, he continues to learn from his experiences and contribute to Algolia's success.