Our beliefs, guiding principles and values drive everything we do.
We think this is the most important web page we've ever built. Unreasonable, from its inception, has been a values-driven organization. To be clear, the company principles and team values below are not a gimmick. We are constantly evolving our habits, traditions, policies, and ways of working to better embody these beliefs. Furthermore, we hire, fire and promote based on our values. Although we will never get it perfect and we will stumble along the way, we strive to ensure all our moves are guided by the constraints set within the principles and values on this page. Without them, Unreasonable Group wouldn't be Unreasonable.
Our Guiding Principles
Our purpose is to harness business to create a more just and regenerative world. At the heart of our work is our drive and determination to support the entrepreneurs in the Unreasonable Fellowship who are working tirelessly to solve our most pressing societal and environmental challenges. Below are the principles that guide all aspects of our work.
Long Term > Short Term
We put an emphasis on long-term value and impact over short-term gains. In fact, impact is the sole reason we do anything & everything. It is our only bottom line. Although we believe in the power of profit to drive lasting and scalable change, when evaluating an opportunity, we examine its worth via the depth and breadth of the impact we envision possible.
We > I
We stand on a belief that the world's greatest challenges will never be solved by one person, one team, or one company. We believe that when businesses focus on having a “collaborative advantage” over a competitive edge, they will outperform. We are a community of creative misfits and conscious capitalists who seek refuge amongst each other. Within our own team and community, when circumstances demand it, we go above and beyond for each other.
Learn Always
We embrace humility and see vulnerability as a strength. We push for honest and empathetic communication as we strive to learn both from our failures and success. We constantly challenge ourselves to learn new things (personally, professionally, physically, philosophically, and spiritually). On our journey of continuous learning, we are the first to admit that we often stumble and we have chosen to prioritize honesty — sometimes awkwardness — as a path towards an incredible team and a brand worth believing in.
GYSHIDO
We look for a team-player mindset with an autonomous work practice. Unreasonable is not a micro-management culture. We operate under the assumption that everyone on the team will GYSHIDO and we all hold ourselves accountable to that standard. We only work with people who never let others wait for their part of the job. We hold a conviction that although nothing grand comes easily, with an autonomous work-ethic set in a collaborative team environment, nothing is impossible.
Empathy Builds Empires
Our greatest asset, the global Unreasonable community, thrives on empathy, kindness and generosity. We seek out team members, partners, investors, entrepreneurs, collaborators and mentors who choose humility over arrogance, assume good intentions amongst one another, communicate honestly and with empathy, and though we will have many differences of belief and perspective, always treat one another with respect. It's important to note that for those who prefer arrogance over humility, we do have a “no assholes” company policy =).
Inclusivity is Paramount
We strive to ensure that the demographics of our team and the community we support are reflective of the globally diverse world we operate within. This is not a gimmick, this is a strategic imperative. It is self-evident that the most productive breakthroughs and creative solutions arise from bringing together people and partners across geographies, religions, ethnicities, races, political affiliations, genders, abilities, and creeds. From our board of directors to our teammates, to the entrepreneurs and mentors we support, we aim to ensure our community is inclusive and representative of the world we are seeking to impact.
Sustainability Isn't Enough
Sustainability is focused on harm reduction — a crucial first step but insufficient in reversing the environmental circumstances we find ourselves in. We believe in regenerative economics — ensuring that industry operates in a way that leads to greater biodiversity and ensures our natural resources are cared for. We aim to help the transition from an industrial and digital economy to an ecological one. To do this well, we acknowledge the need to listen to the lessons embedded in the natural world and to partner with, honor, and respect the wisdom of indigenous communities and nature-based people. As a small team, we have a long way to go in our pursuit of moving beyond sustainability — but we also acknowledge that if business fails to rise to this new standard, we will all fail.
We Are Entrepreneurs
We leverage creativity and the resources at-hand instead of looking elsewhere for the answers. We believe in the importance of maximizing partnerships, realizing the potential of our team, seeing money, not as “the answer,” but as a tool to be intelligently leveraged, running a skillfully lean operation, and in short, doing as entrepreneurs do.
Climb the Right Mountain
The speed at which you climb the mountain is important, but it's only relevant if you choose the right mountain to climb. Effectiveness is more important than efficiency and it needs to be intentionally measured over time. We constantly ask ourselves if we are climbing the right mountain and leverage data to ensure we are on course and heading towards the chartered summit.
Magic is in the Details
Design matters, the details matter, personality matters, and intentionality is critical. This isn't about perfection — it's about striving to authentically live our values as sincerely as possible across every experience we create and are a part of. We have seen that when business is held to a higher standard of intentionality and integrity, a company can become a community and the experience of that community can feel “magical.” We are tired of hearing that the devil is in the details. When done right, magic is in the details.
Family & Health First
Your family and health are always prioritized. We strive to shape your work around your life as best we can. If you desire to take time away to look after your mental health and to thrive outside of the office, if you fall ill, if someone you care for gets married, if there is an urgent family need — we will insist you drop everything and show up for your family and your health first. Your health, your well-being, and your family are always more important than your work.
Our Logo Tells a Story
Our logo is intentionally simple and was created to represent more than just our name. The 'un' feature of the logo stands out subtly as a reminder of what we do and why we exist. We've also baked some of our foundational beliefs into its design:
Our Sigil
The Unreasonable Sigil is not a logo, but rather a reminder of the community we serve, the place we all call home - Earth - and the principles that reflect our brand's core. The only company principle that breaks the form of the sigil is “Family and Health First.” It always comes before our mission and before our work and this symbolically represents that truth.
Our Principles
Our Community
Our Home
All
Long Term > Short Term
We > I
Learn Always
GYSHIDO
Empathy Builds Empires
Inclusivity is Paramount
Sustainability Isn't Enough
We Are Entrepreneurs
Climb the Right Mountain
Magic is in the Details
Family & Health First
Entrepreneurs
Institutions
Investors
Fire
Water
Air
Earth
Our team is united around a shared set of six simple values.
We use these values to hire new teammates, promote those embodying these values, and have the necessary difficult conversations when we fall short of living these values. If you are thinking of joining our team, much of your fulfillment and success at Unreasonable will be determined by the extent to which the values of our team align with your own. Below is our best attempt at capturing our current and aspirational team culture at Unreasonable.
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i.Purpose AlignedYou wholeheartedly believe in our work
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ii.Kindly CandidYou say what you feel; with candor and kindness
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iii.TrustworthyYou always follow up and follow through
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iv.Humbly ConfidentYou embody both confidence and humility
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v.Create Good DaysYou find joy in getting results and you create joy when working with teammates
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vi.GYSHIDOYou resourcefully solve problems