To Be Continuous: Giving Founders Feedback, Outsourcing Early Development, Giving Gifts, Flat Orgs, Hacker News Comments

In this episode of To Be Continuous, Edith and Paul discuss various topics such as customer gifts, flat organizations, management styles, and Hacker News comments. They talk about how they used to give out chocolate as a vendor gift but now prefer other types of gifts like coffee or wine. They also share their experiences with managing teams in a startup environment and why they believe that having a clear hierarchy is important for effective communication and decision-making within an organization. Regarding Hacker News comments, Edith mentions how some people make fun of their company on the platform but she has learned to appreciate these criticisms as they help her understand what others think about their product or service. Paul agrees with this sentiment but emphasizes that he dislikes when people repeatedly post low-quality comments without adding any value to the conversation. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into different aspects of running a successful startup and managing teams effectively.