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Elon Musk

05/17/23

@ AstraNova

I believe in listening to shareholders, and I was surprised by the enthusiasm for advertising, even though we haven't historically done that.

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Elon Musk Full CNBC Interview: "I Created AI"

@ AstraNova

Elon Musk Full CNBC Interview: "I Created AI"

05/17/23

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Steve Huffman

09/26/24

@ Sequoia Capital

Building an advertising business that respects our community's values was a priority, ensuring it harmonized with our mission.

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Sam Altman

06/18/25

@ OpenAI

We haven't launched any advertising products yet, but I'm not completely against the idea of ads if done carefully.

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Steve Huffman

09/26/24

@ Sequoia Capital

We chose to pursue advertising as a business model to keep Reddit free and open, aligning with our values and community expectations.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Listening during investor meetings is crucial; it's a conversation, not a monologue, and their feedback can be invaluable even if they decline to invest.

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Jeff Lawson

05/24/25

@ a16z speedrun

I believe in creating an organization that encourages risk-taking and innovation, which has been crucial for our growth.

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Elizabeth Iorns

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

We learned that focusing on the market size and economic benefits of our business was more compelling to investors than just the excitement of our product.

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Doug McMillon

04/24/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

I believe in being comfortable with criticism; our customers clearly wanted e-commerce, and I had the conviction to push for it despite challenges.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The main reason I invest is because I believe in the company and its potential, not just to be a helpful investor.

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Daniel Lereya

04/27/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

We believe in radical transparency, sharing as much information as possible with our employees to foster a culture of trust and collaboration, even as a public company.