Lean Team Cult Can Kill Great Ideas Says Google VP of Product
Google’s vice president of product Robby Stein cautions that Silicon Valley’s obsession with lean teams can stifle innovation. He argues some technological breakthroughs require proper investment and team size to succeed.
Google’s vice president of product has issued a stark warning about Silicon Valley’s obsession with lean teams, arguing that what he calls the “cult of lean” can actually kill great ideas and prevent technological breakthroughs from reaching their potential. Robby Stein’s comments come as both startups and Big Tech companies increasingly embrace minimal team structures as a core operational strategy.
