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Nikesh Arora

12/08/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The benefits of being a generalist include bringing fresh perspectives to new fields, as I did when I joined Palo Alto Networks without prior cybersecurity experience.

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Building to $100B: The CEO that Revolutionized Palo Alto Networks

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Building to $100B: The CEO that Revolutionized Palo Alto Networks

12/08/23

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When expanding a cybersecurity platform, it's crucial to ensure that new products create additive value, meaning they should provide more benefits together than separately.

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As AI systems become superhuman experts, the value of human generalists will increase, as they will be needed to integrate AI into various domains.

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I benefit daily from working with a diverse group of talented individuals from around the world, which has been crucial for innovation in my industry.

Tracy Young

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When hiring, I look for candidates with high pain tolerance and the ability to be generalists, especially in the early stages of a startup.

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Joining a startup gives you access to jobs you're unqualified for, which can lead to incredible learning opportunities and career growth.

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If anyone can program, the nature of companies will change, moving away from traditional silos to a model where generalist problem solvers can create solutions across departments.

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As you scale, it's important to selectively add specialists while maintaining a strong base of generalists to navigate changes effectively.