Cultivating success through culture
- “At Virtualtech Frontier (VTF), we have a culture that revolves around moving fast, failing cheap, and pivoting quickly to achieve product-market fit at a rapid pace,” shared Angeline Seah, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer at the 500-backed metaverse development platform.
- “Challenges are seen as opportunities in our culture. With fast learners, adaptability, and a passion for challenges, we accelerate progress toward product-market fit, bringing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a willingness to embrace change,” she added.
- On fostering transparency and encouraging achievement at the workplace, Angeline shared that the company practices an open-door policy so employees feel secure in raising concerns about the company or their work without fearing retaliation.
- Sprint discussions are a staple, and team members can confidently share fresh ideas. “These discussions prove particularly advantageous in shaping our tech products to achieve optimal product-market fit,” she explained.
- When it comes to the mental health of their workforce, she revealed that VTF has an inclusive and holistic policy where the necessary resources and environment is provided for employees to discuss their experiences and seek the help they need.
- Finally, Angeline offered 3 crucial priorities for tech workers to navigate the funding winter: (1) staying informed and diversifying skills, (2) building a strong professional network and personal brand, and (3) being financially prepared.
- Read the full interview on e27.
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