When I moved to Hive AI in 2014, I was the third full time employee. During my time at Hive, I helped to grow the company from six employees to over 150. I transitioned from being a lead engineer to a manager of multiple cross-disciplinary teams spanning engineers, designers, and product managers. I learned an immense amount about how to manage teams in stressful environments, how to balance the need to move quickly with the goal of creating an enjoyable and healthy work environment. With the confidence of the founders, I was able to explore unique product ideas and grow my skills as a leader.