The Journey of HashiCorp and Why I Stepped Away with Mitchell Hashimoto I Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang is joined by Mitchell Hashimoto, founder ‪@HashiCorp‬ to share insights into their journey and strategic decisions. From navigating remote-work challenges to fostering a chat-literate culture, Mitchell delves into HashiCorp's multi-product approach and changes they've pioneered in the industry. This conversation digs deep into company culture, remote-work dynamics, hiring an external CEO, and why he decided to step away.
For more on Mitchell Hashimoto, check out the following:
LinkedIn: / mitchellh
Twitter: / mitchellh
Personal Website: mitchellh.com/
HashiCorp Website: www.hashicorp.com/
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 - Sizzle Clip
00:21 - Introduction and Background
03:22 - Naming HashiCorp and Remote Work
04:39 - Multiple Products and Deliberate Decisions
05:52 - Building a Remote Work Culture
08:25 - Introducing Chat Literacy
10:53 - The HashiCorp Model
13:07 - Breaking Changes in the Industry
16:47 - HashiCorp's Impact and Journey
18:58 - Pivoting the Enterprise Product
20:19 - Hiring an External CEO
33:00 - Defining Company Culture
33:38 - Interviewing for Humility
34:29 - Balancing In-Person and Remote Work
35:52 - Considerations for Remote Work
36:30 - No Two-Team Members in the Same City
37:34 - Personal Decision-Making Process
38:43 - Transitioning Roles at HashiCorp
43:59 - The Impact of Family Priorities
46:38 - Underrated Breaking Changes: Reversion to Speed
48:01 - AI's Impact and Limitations
49:23 - Exciting Changes: Leaving HashiCorp and Family Time
50:30 - Where to Find Mitchell