We often believe that a highly successful, world-renowned company would have thousands of employees.
We also imagine that such a company would occupy acres of land in elite business centers. However, it is surprising to see that a company we all know is functioning with just 30 employees.
Messaging giant Telegram, valued at $30 billion, is making headlines not just for its user base of over 800 million monthly active users worldwide, but also for its astonishingly lean workforce.
The company reportedly operates with just 30 employees, a number that seems almost surreal given its global scale and technological infrastructure.
Founded by Pavel Durov, Telegram has maintained a reputation for efficiency and innovation, releasing features ahead of competitors like WhatsApp.
Its lightweight team speaks volumes about the highly decentralized, automation-driven approach to development and operations. This model also allows the company keep overheads almost negligible.
The company's success is being viewed as a case study in how a small, skilled team can manage and scale a global digital platform.
