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Brian Halligan

05/08/19

@ Y Combinator

I'm an introvert and I manage it as best I can, balancing my role as a public company CEO with my introverted nature.

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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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Phil Knight

02/08/19

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

As an introverted entrepreneur, I had to believe in my vision to overcome shyness and navigate the inevitable dark days of entrepreneurship.

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Brian Halligan

05/08/19

@ Y Combinator

I realized I needed to manage my energy differently when I started my journey as a CEO, especially in a social environment.

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Phil Knight

02/08/19

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

As an introvert entrepreneur, you have to believe in order to overcome shyness and succeed.

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Susan Cain

03/16/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Finding work that aligns with your introverted nature is crucial for long-term happiness and success in your career.

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Susan Cain

03/16/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Success as an introvert doesn't require becoming more extroverted; it involves being true to yourself and embracing your introverted strengths.

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

I find more energy and enjoyment in my role as a public company CEO than I did as a startup founder. The team I work with now allows us to create and innovate together, free from corporate bureaucracy.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

I learned to be more authentic over time, moving away from trying to fit a certain mold of what a CEO should be, which has made me a happier person.

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Susan Cain

03/16/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

As introverts become more comfortable in their own skin, they tend to show up more powerfully in job interviews and public speaking situations.

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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.