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We are sorry that you did not enjoy the phone screen with us. Your comment with respect to voice quality is most helpful and we will find ways to improve this going forward.
During the phone screen we do deliberately focus on culture, as it is important for us to ensure candidates will be happy and engaged in our environment. A large aspect of this comes down to making sure candidates are ultimately going to enjoy the startup experience to its fullest. Candidate responses during the phone screen help inform us if they are a cultural fit for demands of the Studio. If we do not feel it, from the candidate's responses, then the chances are they will not be happy with us.
Our decision in your case is not a reflection on you as a person or your technical capability; it is just a matter of whether we think you can work within our team dynamic. We certainly wish you much success in your search. We appreciate the time you provided to us during the phone screen and with your comments above.