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Entrepreneurs Unraveled

EP.2 How I Built Three Billion-dollar CompaniesㅣSnowflake CEO, Frank Slootman

Apr 18, 2023
Frank Slootman, renowned expert in data cloud and CEO of Snowflake, discusses his experiences on leadership, team alignment, and the rapid growth of Snowflake. He emphasizes the importance of failure, struggle, and the three essential values of leadership: conviction, courage, and clarity.
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  • Failure and struggle are normal and formative experiences in the entrepreneurial journey, and it is crucial to use them as learning opportunities and not give up.
  • A good leader must possess conviction in their decisions, the courage to make unpopular choices, and the ability to clearly communicate their vision and strategies to the team.

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Embracing Failure and Struggle as Formative

The podcast emphasizes that failure and struggle are not only normal but also formative experiences in the entrepreneurial journey. Successes are rare, and it is important to use failure as a learning experience and not give up. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and advice to inspire entrepreneurs to embrace challenges and see them as opportunities for growth.

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