As a former Redfinian, let me share my perspective.
The collective talent, intelligence, and drive for constant, data-backed improvements at Redfin is something to behold. It is both inspiring and intimidating. Replicating it would be quite a challenge.
Beyond that, Glenn Kelman is a great CEO and person. He's transparent, affable, and genuinely cares about the people at Redfin and beyond. His leadership is contagious and inspires those around him. The same holds true for other members of Redfin in leadership roles.
Finally, the complete and total commitment to using data to drive decisions is at the core of the Redfin offering and a big reason why I still believe Redfin is going to continue to be successful for years to come.
FWIW, as a software engineer, this type of vague, grandiose marketing language makes me think less of Redfin as a company. It definitely makes me think that me, and most of the talented people I know, wouldn't enjoy working there. If you really want to boost Redfin's reputation, I'd recommend following some advice from the YC application guide:
"The best answers are the most matter of fact. It’s a mistake to use marketing-speak to make your idea sound more exciting. We’re immune to marketing-speak; to us it’s just noise. So don’t begin your answer with something like
We are going to transform the relationship between individuals and information.
That sounds impressive, but it conveys nothing. It could be a description of any technology company. Are you going to build a search engine? Database software? A router? I have no idea. (...)
The best answers are the most specific. A surprising number of people answer with something like:
Jordan is an exceptionally dedicated person who gives 100% effort to every project he undertakes.
The collective talent, intelligence, and drive for constant, data-backed improvements at Redfin is something to behold. It is both inspiring and intimidating. Replicating it would be quite a challenge.
Beyond that, Glenn Kelman is a great CEO and person. He's transparent, affable, and genuinely cares about the people at Redfin and beyond. His leadership is contagious and inspires those around him. The same holds true for other members of Redfin in leadership roles.
Finally, the complete and total commitment to using data to drive decisions is at the core of the Redfin offering and a big reason why I still believe Redfin is going to continue to be successful for years to come.