In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Adobe CEO: Creativity, Innovation and Unreasonable expectations
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Jun 5, 2024 Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe, reveals how early mentorship shaped his leadership style, emphasizing the value of setting unreasonable expectations for innovation. He discusses the transformative impact of AI on creativity, aiming to democratize expression while retaining a human touch. Touching on his Indian upbringing, Narayen highlights education's importance and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. He also shares insights on board governance from his Pfizer experience and encourages pursuing personal passions over societal pressures.
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Adobe's Longevity
- Adobe's longevity stems from continuous innovation and reinvention of its core product platforms.
- Their willingness to invest in deep technology and adapt to new paradigms like cloud computing has been crucial.
Maintaining Speed and Innovation
- Maintain speed in a large company by understanding the S-curve of software development and prioritizing accordingly.
- Use inspection, focusing on key objectives and removing obstacles, rather than micromanagement.
AI: Opportunity, Not Threat
- AI and generative AI are not threats but opportunities for expanding the creative market.
- They empower individuals to be more productive, automate mundane tasks, and overcome creative blocks.