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How to Change the World (Ion Stoica, Executive Chairman & Former CEO of Databricks; & Co-Founder of Conviva)
Nov 21, 2019
Ion Stoica, a two-time founder/CEO and Berkeley computer science professor, discusses building impactful companies like ConViva and Databricks, navigating boards and VCs as a CEO, scaling challenges, making real-world impact in entrepreneurship and academia, and the doubts faced when transitioning from academia to a startup.
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- As a CEO, decision-making should balance board input with personal expertise.
- First-time CEOs should prioritize learning, hiring experienced executives, and establishing crucial processes.
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Foundation Capital Funding Announcement
Foundation Capital announces the raising of their ninth fund, a $350 million fund named Foundation Capital, Fund Nine. With a track record of 28 IPOs including Netflix, the firm aims to continue partnering with early-stage entrepreneurs to build significant companies, focusing on the Kentucky Fraud Strategy and making 10 to 12 investments annually to provide dedicated support.
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