Lessons from Geoff Charles, CPO at Ramp

On Product Strategy and Vision 1. "Strategy is about how do we get to our goals. and it's not a road map. and it's not a vision it's something right in between that." [1] This quote emphasizes that strategy is the practical

Lessons from Micky Malka, founder of Ribbit Capital

On the Evolution and Future of Fintech Malka is renowned for his provocative and insightful declarations about the direction of financial technology. He argues for a move beyond simple access to more integrated and intelligent financial services. 1. "Fintech, as we've known it for the past decade,

Lessons from Michelle Zatlyn, President and COO of Cloudflare

On Entrepreneurship and Getting Started 1. On the spark of entrepreneurship: "I remember it was Wednesday afternoon i walked out of the three pitches. and I walked into the hallway. and And I said to someone else on the on the on the trip. I said 'Oh my

Lessons from Claire Hughes Johnson, former COO at Stripe

Leadership & Management 1. Distinguish between leadership and management. Leadership is about setting a vision and the standards, while management is the knowable process of getting from point A to point B. [3] 2. Great management and leadership are about high standards and deep devotion. You are likely better at

Lessons from Kaz Nejatian, COO at Shopify

On Company Culture and Leadership 1. On the difference between crafters and managers: "The difference is in what you spend time on. Most people get satisfaction from building — from actually creating things. But most companies aren't for crafters who want to build. They're for people

Lessons from Tobi Lütke, founder of Shopify

On Entrepreneurship and Building a Business 1. On the nature of entrepreneurship: "I think the best trick to pull off in life is to find your calling early and hone it into a craft, and then share it in some way." [1][2] 2. On the motivation to

Lessons from Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify

On Entrepreneurship and Building a Business 1. On the Modern Age of Entrepreneurship: “This is the greatest time ever, in the history of the world, to build a brand new business.” [1] 2. On the Core Purpose of Entrepreneurship: "I've always felt that entrepreneurship is a profound

Lessons from Lei Jun, founder of Xiaomi

Core Philosophy: The "Triathlon" and User-Centricity Lei Jun's core business strategy for Xiaomi is often referred to as a "triathlon," focusing on three key pillars: hardware, internet services, and new retail. This integrated approach, combined with an unwavering focus on the user, forms the
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