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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The Beatles exemplify how a small group can create something extraordinary, while larger teams often dilute creativity and effectiveness.

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35 years of product design wisdom from Apple, Disney, Pinterest and beyond | Bob Baxley

@ Lenny's Podcast

35 years of product design wisdom from Apple, Disney, Pinterest and beyond | Bob Baxley

06/12/25

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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The best products come from small teams of 4 to 6 people, rather than large teams, which can dilute focus and creativity.

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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

I believe in the power of small teams; they can execute projects more effectively without the dilution of culture that comes with rapid team growth.

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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

A smaller team can operate with greater efficiency and clarity of vision, which is why Apple can achieve so much with fewer designers.

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Simon Sinek

05/26/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Small companies tend to be more innovative than large ones because their ambitions often exceed their resources, driving creativity.

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Simon Sinek

05/26/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

When ambitions are bigger than available resources, it leads to creativity and innovation, which is often lacking in larger companies.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

The smartest founders understand that a smaller team of highly skilled individuals is often more effective than a larger team of mediocre performers.

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Daniel Priestley

05/12/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Small teams of passionate individuals can leverage technology to solve meaningful problems and create significant impact.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Creating a product that a small group of users absolutely loves is more valuable than trying to please a larger audience with mediocre features.

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a16z Cast

05/28/25

@ a16z

The downside of this creativity is that individuals can become overwhelmed and lose their sense of self, getting too wrapped up in groupthink or collective movements.