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From Start-Up to Grown-Up

#56, Bob Muglia, Former CEO of Snowflake — Having a values-based vs. performance-based company, rooting out dysfunction, and getting fired by Steve Balmer twice

Dec 5, 2023
Former CEO of Snowflake, Bob Muglia, shares his experiences at Microsoft, including being fired by Steve Ballmer twice. He discusses his playbook for taking Snowflake from 0 revenue to $100M. Topics include values vs. performance, scaling a company, and the impact of AI and human values.
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  • Building a strong leadership team and cohesive culture is crucial for company success.
  • Addressing systemic problems and investing in diverse leadership fosters a inclusive work environment.

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Building a Strong Leadership Team

Bob Munglia, former CEO of Snowflake, emphasizes the importance of building a strong leadership team and creating a cohesive culture. He shares his experience at Microsoft, where he had to make tough decisions, like replacing senior leaders to create cohesive and high-performing teams. Bob also highlights the significance of values in building a company that customers love, citing examples like Amazon and Nordstrom. He believes in focusing on systemic problems, managing people conflicts, and investing in hiring diverse leaders to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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