The good and great results of full company transparency.  There is a growing movement for full openness within companies which is pretty common in Tech startups. The more open you are, the more engaged your people become!

Today’s Quote:

“A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” - Dalai Lama

Show highlights:

• What is Transparency & Why it is important

Let’s start by talking about your experience at Tint

• How was the company transparent?

• Open door meetings

• Employee compensation

• Extreme transparency

What works and what doesn't?

• Ownership

• Decision-making process

Process for transparency in the interview process

Structure for Transparency

Preparation for roll out

Engagement

• Job postings 

Interview

• Interview process

• Discuss people challenges

• What happens when & time frame

Sang Huynh is a Mentor at Quake Capital Partners and former COO for TINT (tintup.com), A marketing tech startup in SF that recently exited. One of TINT’s guiding principles is to “cultivate transparency both internally and externally.” From open door meetings, exposed financials (including compensation) and group-based decision making.  Prior to TINT, Sang was a VP in the Global Security Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch which has the traditional corporate culture. He’s here to share his experience as a former leader at two organizations with polar opposite approach to culture.