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How Riot Guards Its Culture

Those who work at Riot should come to expect a very particular way of life. “Something-for-everyone culture will not really mean anything to anyone,” CEO and co-founder Brandon Beck told a conference in 2011. “Be polarizing and take a fricking stand.” As Riot does, every day.

1. Make your values nonnegotiable

An effective Rioter calls out stupid ideas (regardless of rank), is comfortable getting “brutal” feedback, and

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