Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz Autodesk: Carl Bass
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Sep 20, 2023 Carl Bass, a renegade and reluctant executive, steered Autodesk out of the global economic crisis. He discusses transitioning to a subscription model, uncovering stock option backdating, balancing stakeholder needs, and dealing with activist investors. He also shares his personal journey in math education and drops out of college to become a metalworker and builder.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Personal Journey in Math Education
04:20 • 4min
From College Dropout to Metalworker and Builder
08:19 • 18min
Challenges of Balancing Stakeholder Needs and Unexpected Succession Plans
26:07 • 3min
Uncovering Stock Option Backdating
29:16 • 18min
Transitioning to a Subscription Model
47:06 • 5min
Stock price fluctuations, shareholder stress, and board governance
52:35 • 2min
Challenges, Activist Investors, and Objectives
54:13 • 2min
Dealing with Activist Investors and Change in Business Model
55:50 • 13min