What defines an enduring enterprise software culture across generational technology transitions?
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Co-Founder & CEO at Atlassian
Niche: SaaS
Revenue: Approx. USD 350 Million/month
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Started: 2002
Cultivating psychological safety, candid transparency, and our founding values—especially open company, no bullshit—keeps teams resilient. When employees feel trusted to voice contrarian concerns, organizations adapt to disruptive computing cycles with agility.
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