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Crucible Moments Returns for S2: The ServiceNow Story ft. CEO Frank Slootman & Founder Fred Luddy

Sep 3, 2024
42:53
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Frank Slootman, CEO of a leading AI enterprise company, and Fred Luddy, the founder of a transformative tech firm, share their fascinating journey of building ServiceNow. They delve into the evolution from a humble IT tool to a cloud application powerhouse. Fred recounts his tumultuous career and how it shaped his vision for user-friendly solutions. The duo discusses the importance of tailored strategies, leadership challenges, and maintaining company culture during rapid growth, providing insights into the resilience and innovation needed in today's tech landscape.
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Quick takeaways

  • ServiceNow evolved from a basic help desk tool into a comprehensive IT management platform, emphasizing extensibility and ITIL standards.
  • The leadership transition from Fred Luddy to Frank Slootman highlighted the importance of decisive management during periods of rapid growth and change.

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The Origins of ServiceNow

ServiceNow started as a vision to transform outdated workflow systems from the mailroom of the 1970s into a modern, cloud-based platform suitable for various enterprises. Founder Fred Luddy, inspired by early experiences with IT service management, aimed to create an extensible low-code platform that could be used across departments and departments. ServiceNow originally emerged from a broad concept that was later tailored into a specialized help desk solution for IT departments. This evolution fueled its growth, establishing it as a significant player with a market cap surging to over $150 billion.

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