Why We Hate Working for Big Companies
Modern capitalism raises the flag of the free market while pitting centrally planned organizations against each other
It’s been quite a journey going from being born on a commune to raising more than $87 million in funding at a software company. It’s one that has forced me to wrestle with existential questions about my true beliefs, and how they intersect with my life as an entrepreneur. One’s work is rarely a pure reflection of ideology, but companies need a clear and authentic strategy, which requires alignment between company operations and the founder’s philosophy. I have discovered more about the differences between what I believe and the best ways to grow a corporation while studying economics — that is, how money is made and exchanged.
A worldwide conflict between communism and capitalism defined the latter half of the 20th century. The United States’ ideological battle was the central drama I witnessed during my childhood, and it was with a combination of glee, pride, and “I told you so!” attitude that my fellow Americans watched the Berlin Wall, and the U.S.S.R. dissolve shortly thereafter. I expect few would deny that the US is the standard bearer for capitalism, globally.
