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Founder's Journal

Second Job of a Startup CEO

Feb 23, 2024
25:49
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This podcast discusses the transition of a startup CEO from a doer-in-chief to a company-builder-in-chief, highlighting the three distinct jobs of a CEO. It explores the challenges of delegation, communication, decision-making, and company culture in startups. The value of unscheduled time for a CEO and Pixar's commitment to quality are also discussed.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transitioning from doer-in-chief to company builder-in-chief is vital for startup CEO growth.
  • Creating and nurturing a strong company culture is essential for long-term success as a CEO.

Deep dives

The Three Jobs of a Startup CEO

In the podcast episode, the focus is on the three primary jobs of a startup CEO as outlined by Ali Rogani. The first job involves building a product that users love, where the CEO acts as the 'doer in chief,' deeply involved in all aspects of product development and user interaction. The transition to the second job entails building a company to capitalize on the product's success, shifting from a doer to a company builder. Lastly, the third job involves harvesting profits to invest in new products, with the emphasis on focusing on high-leverage tasks unique to the CEO's role.

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