Google VP Warns “Lean Team” Culture Can Kill Big Ideas in Tech
Robby Stein, Vice President of Product at Google, has warned that the tech industry’s obsession with “lean” teams—small groups designed for efficiency—may be stifling innovation and long-term success. Speaking on Lenny’s Podcast, Stein said the culture of glorifying lean operations often leads to underfunded projects and premature shutdowns of promising ideas. While small teams can…