Menlo is a Sports Team

“First, you need to learn how to play. You need 2-3 years together to learn how to play with each other.” — Nikola Jokić 

Our approach is super simple: Retain. Build trust. Win together.

How we hire

• We prioritize retention over recruitment
• We hire from within whenever possible
• Stability builds stronger teams

The team mentality

• We think like a sports team
• Continuity matters; balance change carefully
• Only 11 spots—every decision counts
• Teams need 2–3 years to truly gel
• Innovation happens after familiarity sets in

Why continuity matters

• Cohesive teams outperform constant reshuffles
• Time builds trust, speed, and better decisions
• Long-term teams take bigger, smarter risks