Today, Xiao A is feeling a bit lethargic. Last night was the 10th anniversary Christmas party of TC (Tencent), so naturally it went on pretty late. Fortunately, the previous appointment hasn't changed, but Xiao A has to muster up some energy. Dai Jie shows great interest in TC's corporate culture, from the distillation of corporate culture to the cultural differences among various internet companies, all these professional matters are naturally and thoroughly explained by Xiao A.
In summary, Google's culture is undoubtedly the most attractive to IT people. The infinite space for creative expression and its humanistic philosophy of "do no evil" is very appealing, which makes me sigh over the fact that back in 2006, when I left TC, I declined an interview invitation from Google's Guangzhou branch. However, my English wasn't good enough, so naturally I couldn't meet certain standards of Google. So, it's best not to dwell on it.
From the comments, Alibaba's culture is the least appreciated by IT professionals. The reason is quite simple: Alibaba follows a personal worshipism centered around its leader, with a sales-oriented style. True internet professionals can't stay there for long. This is something I've also learned from friends who work there. In comparison, Sina should be the most ambiguous one, due to the instability of its management team. Unlike other companies where the founders' styles often form the cornerstone of their corporate culture, TC's low-key approach, NetEase's pragmatism, Sohu's arrogance, Baidu's splendor, and Google's openness... all have their own characteristics, whether they're from the north or south, domestic or foreign.
From Xiao A's conversation, we talked about the feelings of old employees towards TC after leaving, much like my own nostalgia until today. It's a sense of pride. As a friend of Xiao A for many years, the basic principles emphasized by TC such as "integrity", "pragmatism", "innovation", and "cooperation" are evident in her.
It's hard to imagine what TC will look like ten years from now. Next year, the TC building will be completed, and I'll definitely go back to take a look. Xiao A summarized: Corporate culture isn't created; it stems from the essence of the founding team. Corporate ethics are merely distilled from these essences. The key still lies in the personality and quality of the initial founding team. The boss's style often represents the initial character of the company. I think a start-up team that can collaborate from small beginnings to greatness will naturally imprint the founder's character onto the corporate culture.
MISSLELE is still young, and it's too early to talk about any corporate culture. There's no need to discuss it now. Just focus on oneself, and let things take their natural course. The boss's aspirations and virtues will form the foundation of MISSLELE's future corporate culture.
(Note: Some specific brand names and local references were omitted or generalized in the translation for clarity and context.)