Jeremy Stoppelman, the founder and CEO of Yelp, shares insights on navigating the turbulent waters of the pandemic. He reveals how his leadership team prepared for a 'nuclear winter' and the proactive steps they took to support struggling businesses. Stoppelman discusses new initiatives promoting visibility for Black and Latinx-owned businesses amid social unrest. He also dives into the challenges of managing negative reviews and emphasizes the importance of effective communication in leadership during crises. Resilience, innovation, and community support take center stage.
Yelp founder Jeremy Stoppelman says his leadership team anticipated a "nuclear winter" after the pandemic hit. But as businesses start to re-open, and ad revenues on the site creep back up, Yelp is bringing back furloughed employees and adding Covid-conscious features to its listings. These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience series, where Guy talks online with founders and entrepreneurs about how they're navigating turbulent times.