CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership Stack Overflow CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar
Sep 5, 2024
28:43
On this episode of The CEO Podcast, Clint interviews Prashanth Chandrasekar, the CEO of Stack Overflow, the world's largest software developer community. Prashanth shares insights into the company's history, products, and the future of AI in software development. They discuss the importance of open source in AI, leadership traits, and the evolving dynamics of remote work. Prashanth also reflects on the chances he was given as an immigrant that led him to where he is today.
Timestamps:
00:09 - Introduction to Stack Overflow
00:34 - Overview of Stack Overflow's Services
02:06 - Foundation of Stack Overflow
03:49 - Prashanth's Journey to Stack Overflow
05:10 - Evolution of Software Development
07:52 - Insights on the Future of AI 11:12 - Personal Use of AI Tools
13:32 - Open Source vs. Closed Source AI
20:39 - Key Leadership Traits
22:32 - CEO's Role in Addressing Current Affairs
25:21 - Work Environment Preferences
26:56 - Acknowledging Supportive Figures
Timestamps:
00:09 - Introduction to Stack Overflow
00:34 - Overview of Stack Overflow's Services
02:06 - Foundation of Stack Overflow
03:49 - Prashanth's Journey to Stack Overflow
05:10 - Evolution of Software Development
07:52 - Insights on the Future of AI 11:12 - Personal Use of AI Tools
13:32 - Open Source vs. Closed Source AI
20:39 - Key Leadership Traits
22:32 - CEO's Role in Addressing Current Affairs
25:21 - Work Environment Preferences
26:56 - Acknowledging Supportive Figures