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20VC: Atlassian Co-Founder Scott Farquhar on The Biggest Lessons Scaling Atlassian to $50BN Market Cap; The Four Roles of the CEO, The Funding Round That Net Accel $6BN, The Regrets of Omission and Commission & The Honeymoon Cut Short
Oct 9, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Scott Farquhar, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Atlassian, shares insights from his journey scaling the company to a $50BN market cap. He reveals lessons learned from early challenges and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. Scott discusses a clever fundraising strategy that set them apart, including a unique bidding process that attracted top investors. He also reflects on the regrets of missed opportunities and the impact of AI on the workplace and future pricing strategies.
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- The four main responsibilities of a CEO are hiring and firing the management team, setting the vision and culture of the company, and resource allocation.
- Atlassian's journey to a $50 billion market cap highlights the importance of learning from mistakes and making the right decisions for the company's future.
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The Four Things a CEO Should Do
The podcast episode discusses the four main responsibilities of a CEO: hiring and firing the management team, setting the vision for the company, setting the culture of the company, and resource allocation. These four areas are crucial for the success of a CEO in leading a company effectively.
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