When we started Cornor Tech, we were just a small group of passionate students with big dreams. We had no HR department, no business coach, and certainly no scaling blueprint. But what we did have was clarity:
"We don't just want to grow, we want to grow together."
We don't just want to grow, we want to grow together.
-Cornor Tech Philosophy
Scaling a startup sounds exciting—but it can break your company's culture if you're not careful. Here's how we scaled our team without losing the spirit that made Cornor Tech special.
5 Key Strategies
- Built culture before systems
- Hired based on attitude, not just skill
- Used digital tools to stay connected
- Celebrated small wins consistently
- Encouraged ownership at every level
1. We Built Culture Before We Built Systems
In the early days, we focused more on why we were doing this, not just what. Every intern, freelancer, and core team member was taught our values:
Affordability and accessibility in tech, Service before sales, Learning before earning.
This foundation meant that no matter who joined us, they aligned with our mission—not just our task list.
2. We Hired Based on Attitude, Not Just Skill
We didn't hire the most experienced people—we hired the most driven ones. Most of our early team came from non-privileged or rural backgrounds, but had fire in their belly to learn and grow.
"You can train skills, but you can't train hunger." This made our culture naturally growth-oriented, supportive, and humble.
3. We Used Digital Tools to Stay Connected
As a remote-first youth team spread across Nepal, we relied heavily on tools like:
Discord & WhatsApp for communication, Trello & Notion for task management, Google Meet for bonding and brainstorming.
These tools helped us stay synced, solve issues fast, and keep a sense of team spirit, even while scaling.
4. We Celebrated Small Wins
From the first client to the first intern's successful project, we celebrated everything—online shoutouts, team calls, certificates, or even just a simple "Great job" on the group chat.
This made every team member feel valued, seen, and motivated—regardless of their title.
5. We Encouraged Ownership at Every Level
Whether it was a designer, developer, or intern—we gave them space to lead. Everyone had decision-making power in their scope.
This grew confidence, increased responsibility, and ensured that culture was co-created, not imposed.
Real Stories, Real Impact
Today, Cornor Tech's team has grown from a couple of students to a multi-talented board and active youth network, without losing the values we started with. Our team still:
Supports each other like family, Provides free training and mentorship, Stands for ethical, youth-driven tech development.
Final Words
Startups break not because they grow too fast, but because they forget who they were at the start.
"Scale the mission. Scale the people. Never scale ego."
If you want to build a real team, focus on what makes you human, not just what makes you efficient.
