Maria Kazandjieva

Cal Henderson, Co-founder and CTO of Slack, and Maria Kazandjieva, Co-founder of Graft and former Netflix innovator, share their insights on becoming a force multiplier in organizations. They discuss the journey of leadership in startups, emphasizing adaptability and effective delegation. Strategies for aligning teams during transitions are highlighted, along with the importance of reflective time management for tech leaders. The duo also explores team dynamics, communication, and the societal responsibilities of the tech industry.

Valerie Balcomb and Maria Kazandjieva, engineers at Netflix, discuss the challenges of video playback, user interface considerations, A.B. testing, and their career transitions to becoming managers at Netflix.