Done Quote by Andrew Ng
“Baidu Research has three labs - two in Beijing that are already largely built up, and the Silicon Valley one is being built from scratch. We're hiring pretty rapidly, about one person a week, but we are about a month in, so honestly, we haven't done that much work yet.”
About This Quote
Baidu Research is rapidly expanding, but early stages limit output.
In simple terms: Fast hiring, low output.
Key Takeaway
Set realistic expectations during growth.
Themes
growth
hiring
productivity
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
business
technical
When to use this quote
- tech development
- team building
- project planning
Key Concepts
business strategy
startup dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you ensure quality?
- What milestones define progress?
A Different Perspective
Rapid scaling can affect quality.
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