There have been reports that ByteDance held its annual employee conference on Tuesday. CEO Liang Rubo expressed his concerns to all employees, feeling that they were working under a constant state of crisis, similar to the startup culture. He fears that ByteDance may become a “generic” technology company that is unable to produce new market innovations.
The CEO of the world’s most valuable startup and owner of the TikTok platform also highlighted key goals for this year. These goals include making employees feel like they are working on day one of a startup, building trust and reliability within the platform’s community, and focusing on what is most important for the company.
Liang mentioned that the company is currently facing challenges due to its rapid growth, with employee numbers increasing from 10,000 to 100,000 in just a few years. This has led some employees to view ByteDance as more of a large organization rather than a nimble startup that can swiftly execute various initiatives.
TLDR: ByteDance held its annual employee conference where the CEO expressed concerns about employees feeling constantly under crisis and losing their startup spirit. The company aims to prioritize trust, reliability, and focusing on important aspects. With rapid growth, employees worry that ByteDance is becoming more like a large organization rather than a fast-paced startup.
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