# About Platform

We are passionate about building companies that solve real world problems.

## Our Tao

"Tao" means a road, path, way; and hence, the way in which one does something; method, doctrine, principle. Our Tao is a guiding ethos for everything we do at Platform.

## We respect hard work, but we worship results

Working hard is necessary but not sufficient. Don’t confuse working hard with getting results.

## Focus

Do a few things well, rather than many things poorly. Spend your time every day doing the things that give you the most leverage to achieve the results you need.

## Show decisive pragmatism

Fight for what you believe in, but not everything has to be a fight. Most decisions are reversible. The best decision is a made decision. Analysis paralysis burns time, and time is precious.

## Be data-driven

Data doesn’t always tell the whole story, but it tells most of the story, most of the time. Make smart bets. Be intellectually honest.

## Build with integrity

Externalities matter. Be mindful of unintended consequences.

## Be clear

Err on the side of over-communication. Use Radical Candor – it’s not mean; it’s clear.

## Take your work seriously … but not yourself

Building startups is stressful, infuriating, exhausting. Laughter is the best medicine.

## Be humble

Be grateful for the huge privilege to work with some of the smartest people from all over the world to build category-defining startups.

## Everyone works for the customer

Whatever your role, directly or indirectly, you are in service of the user or customer.

## Our Team

- **Tim Connors**: Founding Investor

- **Carol Alexander**: Administration  
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- **Luciano Giannini**: Software Engineer

- **Josh Burkwist**: VP of Talent

- **Jeremy Burton**: Founding Partner

- **Patrick O'Shea**: Lead Software Engineer

## Featured Platform Founders

- **Jada McLean**: CEO & Co-Founder, Ethically

- **Griffin Eaton**: CEO & Co-Founder, Juke

- **Dominic Williams**: CEO & Co-Founder, Mangowood

- **Molly Hanten**: CEO & Co-Founder, PartyPlease

- **Ayden Syal**: CEO & Co-Founder, MOGL

- **Rilwan Lawal**: CEO & Co-Founder, GigEasy

- **Katie Murphy**: CEO & Co-Founder, Knex

- **Derek Snook**: CEO & Co-Founder, CoLife

- **Seamus McAteer**: CEO/Founder, SpeechLab