Building Quote by Evan Sharp
“When I started working in 2010 on Pinterest, I really thought of myself as like a construction worker, metaphorically, building like you build a shed. You put the brick on top of a brick, and then you're done.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Evan Sharp on building Pinterest, 2012
He likens product development to constructing a building, emphasizing incremental progress and foundation work.
In simple terms: Building products step by step.
Focus on solid foundations and incremental improvements.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup launch
- feature rollout
- software development
- team planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What foundations are you laying now?
- How can you ensure each layer supports the next?
Rapid scaling may overlook long‑term sustainability.