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Masters of Scale
A Zoom executive reflects on the extraordinary dedication of employees during the pandemic, describing how the team embraced grueling work schedules without complaints because they recognized it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve the world. The speaker emphasizes how the sense of purpose - helping customers and making the world better - motivated the entire workforce through the most challenging period of rapid growth.
RRiding Unicorns · Erin Platts
Octopus Ventures CEO Erin Platts discusses the challenge of prioritizing decisions during an intense four-day crisis period. She explains how, without preparation for such extreme situations, leaders must rely on instinct and core values to guide critical decision-making when everything is on the line.
RRiding Unicorns
Elliptic's CEO Simone Maini shares her leadership philosophy on transparent communication during difficult times. She explains how overcommunicating, especially when things go wrong, builds trust with teams rather than trying to quietly fix problems behind closed doors. The insight came from reflecting on how she wanted her own team to communicate with her during challenging moments.
Erin Platts reveals the surprising internal response at Octopus Ventures during a major crisis period. Despite facing potential operational collapse, the team showed remarkable resilience and gratitude rather than panic or complaint. The CEO shares how employees focused on being thankful they could continue supporting the ecosystem and maintain their livelihoods.
