Scooter
Saumya Seth
Co-Founder
“I like to trust observed behavior over people's self-reporting of what they did.”
Scooter looks for people who can build the plane while flying it. Ownership, comfort with ambiguity, learning speed, and sound judgment matter more than polished credentials. The company wants individuals who can make decisions independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
Working at Scooter means operating in an environment with evolving processes, limited structure, and significant autonomy. Employees are expected to take ownership, experiment, make decisions, and learn through real work. It is suited to people who thrive in uncertainty rather than those who need clearly defined responsibilities and established processes.
- Ownership
- Comfort with ambiguity
- Fast learning
- Independent judgment
- Initiative
- Curiosity
- Practical execution
- Dependence on rigid processes
- Need for constant direction
- Slow learning
- Avoiding responsibility
- Over-reliance on credentials
- Discomfort with uncertainty
Scooter evaluates candidates through what they have actually done rather than relying solely on resumes, educational backgrounds, or previous job titles. Saumya values people who demonstrate initiative, take ownership, and can identify what needs to be done without waiting for instructions. A candidate's ability to make sound decisions, learn quickly, and reduce the amount of effort required from their manager is a strong indicator of fit.
Scooter's hiring approach is centred on observing candidates through real work rather than conducting multiple rounds of conventional interviews. Around half of the current team began as interns, working with the company for two to three months before converting into full-time roles. This allows the founders to assess candidates through their actual contributions, problem-solving, and ability to take ownership rather than relying on their academic or professional credentials.
Candidates should go beyond sending a resume and demonstrate what they can actually do. Research Scooter, analyse its website or product, identify areas for improvement, and share practical ideas or solutions. Make it easy for the founder to understand the value you can bring instead of expecting them to figure it out. Most importantly, be honest about what you don't know and demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn. Saumya believes curiosity and proof of work matter far more than polished credentials.