We Are Not a “Family” — We Are a Team
When we first moved into our office, we had seven large, empty pillars. They looked stark, and we realized they represented a blank canvas for our company’s identity. We decided to frame our seven core values and display them proudly on these pillars.
The first one often catches new hires by surprise:
“We are a F̸a̸m̸i̸l̸y̸ Team”
It’s a deliberate choice, though many find it amusing. In the Indian context, the metaphor of a “family” workplace is often the default culture. Some even thought it was a typo.
But for us, this statement is a mindset — a principle we have strived to inculcate from day one.
The philosophy guiding this choice is simple:
We are here to build a high-performance sports team.
Why a sports team?
There are five reasons.
To start with… the founding team loves sports.
Reason #2: The Choice
You don’t get to choose your family members.
You choose your team.
Every selection is a conscious decision to bring on a professional who not only possesses the necessary skills but also actively represents and contributes to the culture at Evam Labs.
It’s no coincidence that many of our teammates exhibit:
- A high sense of urgency
- A natural affinity for sports
- A disciplined mindset
It seems our “pull genes” are strong when it comes to attracting this kind of energy.
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Reason #3: Discipline >>> Motivation
Serious sports require discipline.
This is what separates pros from amateurs.
Pros (Athletes)
- Believe in consistency
- Show up and do the work regardless of feelings or results
- Because the goal demands it
Amateurs
- Rely on motivation
- Work only when they “feel like it”
- But motivation is fleeting — it always fades
This athletic discipline is the same consistency we demonstrate in our work at Evam Labs.
Reason #4: Neuroplasticity
Engagement in sports acts as a catalyst for our brains to grow and meet new demands.
It supports neuroplasticity — the brain’s remarkable capacity to rewire its structure and function in response to:
- New information
- Sensory stimulation
- Physical challenges
- Even injury
Consider the racing legend Niki Lauda and his incredible 45-day comeback after a near-fatal injury.
It was his mental fortitude, honed through sport, that made the impossible possible.
Reason #5: The Mental Playbook for Startup Success
The physical conditioning attained through sport is the gateway to strong mental conditioning.
The psychological capabilities developed on the field form the essential playbook for surviving and thriving in a startup environment.
The Identity We Choose
We wear the “High Performance Sports Team” identity with pride.
We chose it because it sets a higher standard.
Evam Labs is the place for pros who crave:
- Discipline
- Urgency
- Consistency
- Performance
This mindset is the engine behind our culture, which has given rise to our shared belief:
“Lift Weights, Train Weights.”
The concept represents a dual commitment:
- Lift Weights — Commit to physical activity and personal discipline
- Train Weights — Develop and fine-tune our AI models
💪🏼 We will be open-sourcing the pragmatic knowledge of physical wellness to the world very soon.