Khazzam: A 40-hour workweek without evenings or weekends is unrealistic in startups
Rob Khazzam · Rob Khazzam, Founder of Float (ex-Uber GM) | How High-Performing Teams Lead to Product Market Fit · PMF Show · May 1, 2023 · at 32:36
Rob Khazzam, CEO of Float, explains his philosophy on work-life integration versus conventional work-life balance at early-stage startups.
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“I don't view work-life balance as, you know, I work 40 hours a week and I don't work after six and I don't work weekends. That's not realistic in a startup. The totality of the amount of work you're going to do is going to be greater than that.”
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