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Doug McMillon

04/24/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

When I moved into the CEO role, I had to be clear on our purpose and the values and culture we wanted to instill in the organization.

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View From The Top with Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

View From The Top with Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart

04/24/25

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Steve Huffman

09/26/24

@ Sequoia Capital

Returning as CEO was a crucial moment for me because I had the moral authority to define the company's direction and the community's role.

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Doug McMillon

04/24/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

We need to be clear on what needs to change and what should stay the same to maintain our company's purpose and values.

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Paul Copplestone

05/14/25

@ Accel

As a founder, my role has shifted from coding to focusing on team culture and alignment, ensuring everyone is pointed in the same direction as the company grows.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, my role is to drive clarity on what we're building and to create an organization that empowers others to contribute to that vision.

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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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Jony Ive

05/09/25

@ Stripe

There need to be foundational values and a clear goal to enable and inspire people in our work.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/13/21

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to build the right culture from day one by defining your values and aligning your team with the company's vision and mission.

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Jason Kilar

06/02/17

@ Y Combinator

The values and principles of a company reflect those of its founder and CEO, making it essential to establish them thoughtfully from the beginning.

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Reid Hoffman

05/06/23

@ Greylock

As a CEO, my role is to set direction and resolve issues while facilitating and enabling my team to perform at their best.