The Cult Leader is a playable CEO archetype in Silly Con Valley who maintains developer retention through maximum morale. Team morale is locked at 100% and developers never resign, but VCs are suspicious, requiring double auditing steps.
THE CULT LEADER
For The Cult Leader, a startup is not a business—it’s a spiritual journey. They replace standard equity plans with ‘communal alignment seminars’ and mandate that all developers live in the office commune. Developers never leave, primarily because they’ve forgotten where their houses are.
How does the Cult Leader maintain maximum developer retention?
Your team’s morale is permanently locked at 100%. Developers will never quit, request raises, or slow down development. This eliminates the risk of human resource crises during tight code deliveries.
What are the financial hurdles of the Cult Leader?
VCs find your communal corporate structure highly suspicious. You are subjected to regular auditor visits that slow down fund disbursements and increase administrative overhead by 2x.
