A former exec from Stripe and Uber is 'OK to give up 100x growth' to build a new business that will last

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A former exec from Stripe and Uber is 'OK to give up 100x growth' to build a new business that will last (via CNBCMakeIt)

1. Sustainability first, growth second

He said that at Malaysian used car marketplace Carro, where he was chief operating officer, they have a principle called frugality balanced with quality, which he applies to his startup today.2. Cutting extra 'fat on the bone'"We have never had fancy dinners. But we don't compromise on fun. We have done events in the office where we have catered food. The cost is low, but we have made sure people really enjoyed themselves," said Agrawal.

"When people join GajiGesa, they are like: why is the CEO really caring about this $10 cost? Does he not have better things to do? If I can eat the cheapest but still healthy meals, or I can travel on budget, I want my team to see that."

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