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.
Frank 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
Startup Archivex.com
Everyone thinks that success is down to:
Hard work. Luck. Intelligence.
They're wrong.
After building 2 startups in Silicon Valley, I've seen one rare trait all successful founders have.
Here's what it is (and how you can build this... See more