Why I Left HashiCorp: Mitchell Hashimoto Speaks Out

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang is joined by Mitchell Hashimoto, founder @HashiCorp to share insights into their journey and strategic decisions. From navigating remote-work challenges to fostering a chat-literate culture, Mitchell delves into HashiCorp's multi-product approach and changes they've pioneered in the industry. This conversation digs deep into company culture, remote-work dynamics, hiring an external CEO, and why he decided to step away. For more on Mitchell Hashimoto, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchellh Personal Website: https://mitchellh.com/ HashiCorp Website: https://www.hashicorp.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges #postman #hashicorp #podcast #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #personalgrowthjourney 📚 Chapters 00:00 - Sizzle Clip 00:21 - Introduction and Background 03:22 - Naming HashiCorp and Remote Work 04:39 - Multiple Products and Deliberate Decisions 05:52 - Building a Remote Work Culture 08:25 - Introducing Chat Literacy 10:53 - The HashiCorp Model 13:07 - Breaking Changes in the Industry 16:47 - HashiCorp's Impact and Journey 18:58 - Pivoting the Enterprise Product 27:02 - Hiring an External CEO 33:00 - Defining Company Culture 33:38 - Interviewing for Humility 34:29 - Balancing In-Person and Remote Work 35:52 - Considerations for Remote Work 36:30 - No Two-Team Members in the Same City 37:34 - Personal Decision-Making Process 38:43 - Transitioning Roles at HashiCorp 43:59 - The Impact of Family Priorities 46:38 - Underrated Breaking Changes: Reversion to Speed 48:01 - AI's Impact and Limitations 49:23 - Exciting Changes: Leaving HashiCorp and Family Time 50:30 - Where to Find Mitchell