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Anand Sanwal - Developing Insurgent CEO Instincts - Ep.230
Jul 2, 2024
Anand Sanwal, founder of CB Insights, discusses stepping down as CEO, hiring a new CEO, and creating an entrepreneurial school. Topics include evaluating CEO effectiveness, building repeatable processes, executive recruiting, effective time management for new CEOs, and tactics for influencing company culture. Also, delves into the importance of speed and agility for insurgent companies and empowering young entrepreneurs through innovative school models.
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Quick takeaways
- Evaluating a CEO's effectiveness based on alignment with company needs and enthusiasm for the role.
- Maintaining speed and uniqueness as key factors for success in insurgent companies competing against established players.
Deep dives
Anand Sanwal's Transition from CEO to Chairman at CB Insights
Anand Sanwal, founder and former CEO of CB Insights, recently hired a new CEO and moved into a chairman role after leading the company for 14 years. The podcast explores why he decided to step out of the CEO role and the type of person he sought as his replacement.
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