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Sid Sijbrandij

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  1. 20VC with Harry Stebbings41 min

    Sid Sijbrandij: How I Founded GitLab; Remote Work vs In-Person; CEO Coaches | 20VC

    Sid Sijbrandij

    GitLab CEO Sid Sijbrandij outlines the evolution of his fully remote DevOps platform, detailing how a 2,000-page handbook and mandatory informal "coffee chats" enable asynchronous collaboration across 60 countries while mitigating the fragmentation risks inherent in hybrid work models. Beyond internal operations, Sijbrandij advocates for a unified DevOps market and shares governance strategies involving situational leadership and specialized board feedback to support the company's growth from 300 to over 1,500 employees. The discussion concludes with insights into OpenCore Ventures, a new initiative aiming to build open-source companies around core projects, as the organization navigates the scaling challenges of cross-functional initiatives.