Most CEOs are CEOs because they started the businesses they run - not because they are abnormally smart or qualified.
Often they’re the least qualified people in the company, since they’re the only ones who didn’t go through an interview process.
Sahil Lavingiatwitter.comMost CEOs are CEOs because they started the businesses they run - not because they are abnormally smart or qualified. Often they’re the least qualified people in the company, since they’re the only ones who didn’t go through an interview process.
This is one of several reasons why "star performer at xyz hot company" very often does not transfer to star founder.
People fall in love with the resume and a glittering references, without thinking about how different the sports are. Often the oddball at the hot co is the perfect founder, because they obviously weren'... See more
Nabeel Hyattx.comFrank Slootman’s advice for founders learning to be CEO
Founders frequently ask Frank (former CEO of Snowflake), “Do you think I can be a CEO?”
Frank responds with a question: “Do you want to be?”
He explains:
“If you want to be, you ... See more
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