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Forbes has a new profile out on Frank Slootman and it is FULL OF incredible quotes.
Sharing my favorites below: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2021/02/01/the-outsider/?sh=4424c9ab702d
Sharing my favorites below: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2021/02/01/the-outsider/?sh=4424c9ab702d
“When I was a younger man, I was more tolerant; I always thought I could coach people to a place where they would be great...."
“I exercise executive prerogative. I don’t have to justify it, or convince you. I just have to know that this is what I want to do. CEOs are only there for one reason, and that is they need to win. When you win, nobody can hurt you. And when you lose, nobody can help you.”
Slootman to Leone:
“Doug, thank you for that comment,” Slootman replied. “Have I told you my point of view on boards? The job of the board is to hire and fire the CEO. If I’m doing a bad job, you should go ahead and fire me. Otherwise, I’m going to go ahead and run the company.”
“Doug, thank you for that comment,” Slootman replied. “Have I told you my point of view on boards? The job of the board is to hire and fire the CEO. If I’m doing a bad job, you should go ahead and fire me. Otherwise, I’m going to go ahead and run the company.”
Sequoia / Sutter Hill jumped at the chance to have him take over as CEO of Snowflake, blindsiding prior CEO
