In this episode of "Data Legends: Stories from the IT Trenches", David Noblet, Co-Founder + Chief Architect at ChaosSearch, shares his insights on how to build a culture of passion in a high-pressure startup environment, expand at a sustainable rate, and prioritize curiosity in the face of rapid technological change. David emphasizes the importance of hiring team members who share the company's passion for technology, measuring progress by the sum of all vectors, and finding common ground between innovation and consistency. He also stresses the value of surrounding oneself with curious people to inform new product ideas and improve existing ones, and advocates for an incremental approach to growth and development.