The a16z Show · Sunday, September 27, 2026
Harvey seeks candidates who are comfortable with ambiguity and possess strong judgment, essential traits for succeeding in a fast-moving environment. The company has a self-selection process that attracts intrinsically motivated individuals aiming to build something significant.
“I do think we've done a good job of understanding what makes somebody successful at Harvey and looking for a lot of those sort of characteristics when we go to market. And we bring new people on board.”
“I also think we have pretty good sort of self-selection. In that I think folks know that Harvey is a really ambitious company and that we are looking to be generational and what we build. And I think that also attracts folks who are very, for the most part, intrinsically motivated and want to do something super fulfilling.”
“succeeding in a fast-moving environment requires comfort with ambiguity and strong judgment.”