The rituals of great teams | Shishir Mehrotra of Coda, YouTube, Microsoft

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Shishir Mehrotra, the co-founder and CEO of Coda, about growth strategies, team rituals, and talent evaluation. Shishir shares insights on "blue loops" and "black loops" as a growth framework, the importance of rituals in successful teams, and his approach to evaluating product talent, emphasizing the value of reference checks. He also discusses "Eigenquestions," a method for prioritizing questions to solve multiple problems efficiently, and touches on specific examples from his experiences at YouTube and Coda. The conversation explores practical advice for founders and leaders, offering actionable strategies for building strong teams and driving growth.