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Brian Halligan

05/08/19

@ Y Combinator

I had a coach who helped me improve as a CEO, and we conduct aggressive 360 reviews every year to gather honest feedback.

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HubSpot CEO and Cofounder Brian Halligan with Wufoo Cofounder Kevin Hale

@ Y Combinator

HubSpot CEO and Cofounder Brian Halligan with Wufoo Cofounder Kevin Hale

05/08/19

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Ben Huh

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

In CEO coaching, I focus on understanding what prevents me from making difficult decisions and seeing the necessary perspectives to keep my company moving forward.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

Seeking feedback and understanding your own motivators, strengths, and blind spots makes you a more effective company builder and manager.

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Luis von Ahn

05/10/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

As CEO, I've transitioned from being a micromanager to learning to delegate, focusing on being a culture carrier and making tough philosophical decisions.

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Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

Your role as a CEO evolves every six months to a year, and skills that were beneficial at one stage may hinder you at the next.

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Kalam Dennis

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

We structured our weekly meetings with Y Combinator partners to ensure accountability and to address feedback effectively.

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Ben Horowitz

04/21/17

@ Y Combinator

As a CEO, it's vital to see your company through the eyes of your employees and partners, as this perspective can guide better decision-making.

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Garry Tan

06/13/25

@ Garry Tan

I realized I needed to seek help, so I got a therapist and an executive coach to shine a light on the issues I hadn't dealt with.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Finding leaders who have scaled companies before and surrounding myself with experienced individuals has been crucial for my growth as a first-time CEO.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

We constantly launched new features and received feedback during weekly dinners with other founders, which kept us honest about our progress.