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Bet on the Future, Embrace the Risk

Sheryl Sandberg's approach to transitioning resources from desktop to mobile advertising exemplifies a bold strategic shift in prioritizing long-term growth over immediate gains. By reallocating engineering resources away from desktop ads, the decision emphasized a commitment to future innovation in a rapidly evolving market. Understanding the risks of potentially missing quarterly performance, the leadership embraced a forward-thinking mindset. This move highlights the significance of founder-controlled companies, where decisive, high-stakes choices can be made swiftly, allowing teams to invest deeply in the development of new revenue streams.

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