We built a partner system to create applications on top of SolidWorks, focusing on credibility and selecting key partners in each vertical market.

SolidWorks succeeded by offering a 3D CAD system that was affordable and user-friendly, allowing engineers to make rapid design changes without the high costs associated with traditional systems.

You should focus on building a strong engineering culture that respects and empowers top talent to drive innovation.

You should focus on building a strong team that shares your vision and is committed to the company's success.

You should focus on building a strong team that shares your vision and is committed to the company's success.

The key to a strong company culture lies in hiring the right people and recognizing their contributions, which ultimately leads to better results.

The team you build is the company you build, and hiring more competent people can be magic when it works right.

Hiring is a challenging problem in Silicon Valley, but we not only reached our ambitious hiring goal but also focused on bringing in people who could help us improve our definition of quality and fit culturally into the company.

Maintaining a hacker mindset as the company scales is essential, and hiring passionate individuals helps keep that energy alive.