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Ben Huh

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

In CEO coaching, I focus on understanding what prevents me from making difficult decisions and seeing the necessary perspectives to keep my company moving forward.

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Ben Huh on Therapy

@ Y Combinator

06/03/17

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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.

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

As a CEO, I need to think about what will keep my co-founder motivated during tough times, not just what makes them happy today.

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

Coaching founders on how to handle difficult decisions, like letting someone go, involves helping them focus on the future and being resolute in their choices.

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Ben Horowitz

04/21/17

@ Y Combinator

As a CEO, it's vital to see your company through the eyes of your employees and partners, as this perspective can guide better decision-making.

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Emmett Shear

06/16/25

@ a16z speedrun

As a CEO, my priority is to not run out of money, and equally important is to be the keeper of the vision, constantly rearticulating where we're going and why.

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Brian Halligan

05/08/19

@ Y Combinator

I had a coach who helped me improve as a CEO, and we conduct aggressive 360 reviews every year to gather honest feedback.

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Ben Horowitz

04/10/25

@ a16z speedrun

Getting to the truth is crucial for CEOs, but it's often scary. Many CEOs see problems but hesitate to confront them, hoping they will go away instead of addressing them directly.

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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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Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

Transitioning from an engineer to a CEO requires learning to make quick, informed decisions about markets, business models, and team management.