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GGrit · Arvind Jain
Glean CEO Arvind Jain explains his decision to avoid having a San Francisco office for an extended period. He emphasizes that keeping the entire team co-located was crucial, noting that even his technical leaders and managers who lived in SF opposed the idea of splitting the team across multiple locations.
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.
Lenny's Podcast
Brian Halligan reveals that giving hard feedback is the most common challenge he sees among CEOs and founders. He explains how many founders struggle with difficult conversations, particularly around transitioning co-founders to new roles as companies scale and need different leadership structures.
Carmen Palacios-Berraquero explains the unique leadership challenges of building companies in nascent industries like quantum technology. She discusses how ambiguous market conditions and evolving technology specifications require a particular type of person to lead these ventures.
