

30: The New York Times’ David Yee: From Startup Founder to Large Media Company VP of Engineering
Oct 24, 2023
David Yee, VP of Engineering at The New York Times, discusses his journey from startup founder to large media company leader. Topics include the tension between personal leadership style and company culture, the transition from startups to larger organizations, and the differences between leading in startups and enterprise companies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion about Gnomes and Introduction of David Yi, VP of Engineering at the New York Times
01:40 • 3min
Product Engineering, Startups, and Building Teams
04:15 • 5min
Focusing on Company Culture and Organizational Layer
09:09 • 8min
Transitioning from Startups to Larger Organizations
17:02 • 8min
Leadership Differences: Startups vs. Enterprise
25:08 • 22min