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Sal Khan CEO & Founder of Khan Academy: Personalized education, AI and the drive to learn

In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

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Staying Nimble OverSize for Innovation

Maintaining a small organization size is crucial not just for cost-saving purposes but primarily for effective communication, nimbleness, and the ability to adapt quickly. The agility of a smaller organization allows for easier innovation and implementation of strategic changes. The speaker cites their own experience in leading a 250-people organization, emphasizing that a larger company would have hindered their move into AI. Being nimble and responsive is considered vital, as larger organizations are compared to slow-changing cruise ships, whereas smaller ones are likened to maneuverable catamarans. The focus on agility is deemed more critical than cost-saving, highlighting the importance of staying adaptable and flexible for future success, even when resources are limited due to philanthropic fundraising.

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