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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Garry Tan

06/13/25

@ Garry Tan

By the time I co-founded my next venture, I was a more self-aware leader, owning both my weaknesses and strengths, which improved my companies and my happiness.

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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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Adora Cheung

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to create a support system as a CEO to avoid feeling isolated and to gain perspective on common challenges faced by leaders.