Should you be the CEO?
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- We were pitching A16z, with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz- final Monday morning meeting on Sand Hill Road. They asked us who was CEO. We said both. It was the wrong answer.
This video is about why people try to do shared leadership, and how you can tell if you should be CEO or not. It might seem like its not important... but it is.
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another amazing share! love the list of what CEO needs to learn and do!
1. Get people to follow you
2. Hire and manage people
3. Fundraise
4. Drive the vision
5. Conduct the magic symphony
Thanks for watching!
you’re getting picked up by the algorithm! this was randomly recommended to me and i really enjoyed it
Wow thank you Carmelle! 🙏
To me the same 😁
Same here. Keep up the good work Gary. Thank you.
There are no coincidence.
-Master Oogway
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Really great video, youtube decided for a week straight that I needed to watch this video and I'm glad I did.
Thank you for watching! 🙏
helloyassine Your comments are in almost every video I watch.
The same happened with me. Glad I watched it as well and thanks for making these videos Gary
helloyassine .....bro, drop more videos on the 48 laws of power series. those episodes were amazing
The second episode in the "both" saga!
Yes, it keeps happening to me LOL
Hey Garry, I've been in the startup world since I left Apple in 2013 and I have to say, this is one of those rare times I've said to myself: "here's someone the community truly needs to listen to, time and time again." I've only ever had this reaction to PG & Siebel over the years. To be sure, many others have been influential, but very few are as succinct and eloquent with their advice as you are. Wonderful content, here's to your continued success!
Wow, that means a lot to me. Thank you. PG put me in the biz and gave me my shot. Michael is a good friend and does amazing work. Lucky to be a part of that.
Garry, thanks! The timing of this one is perfect, exactly what I’m dealing with for the past weeks.
Good luck Jozef, it's a tough topic to get right. It's important for you to think through what is right for you and the team.
Thank you for your reply! I never had a mentor and watching your videos feels like having one. Looking forward to more and wish you all the best:)
"You may not be interested in authority, but authority is interested in you."
It's true! Same for politics too.
Great perspective!
First-time founders who are also friends will have initial problems differentiating between their friendship and business relationship. This will also make picking one CEO much harder.
Having an open and sometimes uncomfortable discussion around who will fill the CEO role (and why) should be something founders do very early on.
Yep, gotta get it out there, don't just avoid the conflict.
Felt like you were speaking right into my soul there Garry. About once a quarter I ask myself this same question "why do you want to be CEO?". If I'm honest, it's because I like steering the ship. Even if it means that right now, I'm watching this vid, while eating dinner, and taking a break from reconciling our accounting and will likely commit some late night bug fixes. It's not all glamourous but I think you nailed it when you said it's about "agency".
It’s important to know what you really feel.
@@GarryTan well, I can tell you that I do not feel passionate about accounting and would rather be building... but someone's gotta do it. 🙂
Keep the great content coming! Been a long time Twitter follower, really enjoying this new series.
The bad thing is that youtube have a like, otherwise i love your content.
Thanks Gary for sharing your experiences.
I appreciate that
This is gold. Thanks for sharing so much knowledge for free. I love that you stated that you just have to answer the call of being CEO if it is going to be in the best interest of your product(s) and company.
Thank you for framing it as "needing agency" rather than "power hungry." Watching other people screw it up drives me up the wall!
Well it’s the one place where the perspective matters :-)
Its such a good perspective to take on it. Agency is where the magic is, its where amazing things come to life and should be encouraged in ourselves and our leaders.
Really enjoy the format of the videos, starting with a personal story that sets the scene in a super quick, elegant, and straightforward way. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
thank you so much for your videos, Garry. a couple years ago, i realised i had to be a technical founder / CTO to build the tech team I wanted to work in as a previous first-hire / software dev, now i am slowly becoming more comfortable taking the leap and being the CEO of my own company. your videos have really given me a lot of faith and much needed clarity, after 6-7 years in the UK startup industry, and now fully back in Singapore. this particular video spoke to me deeply. Taking the leap to build my dreams, and maybe soon I'll join you here on TH-cam to contribute to hope in tech & share my journey too 🥰❤️
Definately the channel to come for the... Real Lessons 👍
Thanks Garry
Thanks for watching
I always envisioned myself wanting to be a ceo, but after my first startup experience I’m not so sure. There’s a million problems they get tasked with that I just don’t care about. Domain leader life for me, I want to stay closer to the product
Know thyself!
Thank you, Gary. Truly appreciate this. If you need to be one, you gotta BE one.
Thanks for sharing! We, 3 cofounders, were also confused about it for 9 months. Although, we did sort it out without a proper reason, now, I understand what's the responsiblity of the CEO. Gary-"This role is a singular one."
The "care for the audience" atmosphere in this video is amazing👌
Here to help
@@GarryTan Hello
I appreciate the down to earth perspective context and realty of the content it is up there with best.
Just trying!
I read this in Ben Horowitz's book "Hard Thing About Hard Things" where he talked that why having one CEO is important because people below you in the hierarchy need to report someone and get approval.
Truth!
Garry just continues to drop gems repeatedly, thank you again for another insightful video.
Thank you so much!
Great video Gary. It’s true, there’s specific things that only the CEO can do. Building team and product and rallying the troops. Thanks for the wisdom.
This video was published at the right moment. Thank you so much!
So glad!
Garry Tan doesn't disappoint the listener. What I love about your content is you talk out of real experiences you've had. That makes your content valuable and authentic.
Had a meeting with business partners and that question came up i immediately said it should be me and they all agreed 👍 💯
Nicely done!
One of the most blessing video this week so far!
I recently subscribed yo your channel and I have found myself binge watching all your episodes instead of working haha! Love the content
I'm glad I saw this - I'm not at this key decision point in my startup - I'm simply spending time with a potential co-founder. But I feel good knowing my instincts seemed to be point - I don't care about the limelight or being in charge, I love the design and building process - but as Garry says, you need to be able to "steer the ship."
I definitely appreciate Garry is willing to share his "tough lessons" of the past. Thank you!
There are many paths to many destinations.
Completely understand this video. It took a while for me and my co-founder to work this out - there was no both - but now we do, we're moving much smoother, much faster, with much more momentum.
Great to hear George. Thanks for watching.
Just discovered these videos today, and they are seriously awesome. I'm a founder five years into my SaaS startup journey and they really resonate. Thanks a lot!
Glad you like them!
Thanks for your kindness to share Garry
If the channel has been growing it is because of the good content and the vibes you have.
Thank you, I hope to see more videos that have valuable life experience, beyond a technological level, but already on the topic of failure and leadership (in the field of startups)
More to come!
True! Im presently a senior in uni and Ive spent 3 years out of four as a student organization’s president for two different orgs. Most presidents only get there in their fourth and final year. Less than 1% of the student body can be a president. In my third and fourth year I ran the same org and I think I had polar opposite styles. In the first year as President of my second org, I was extremely hands on and I think I ended up micromanaging. In my second year, I became hands off and let my Vice Presidents work their magic. In the first year, I was ‘the way’ and in the second year I got out of the way. I dont know if I should be happy or sad that its like this now. On one hand, I’m freer to steer the org towards its vision but on the other hand I feel less in control. I suspect I may have a control issue but I keep it at bay because our members are getting so much more from the organization. I had to learn that no man is an island and that I have to rely on others. Glad to finally have gotten it right on my third try. Its hard to tell if you are the most frustrated when shit hits the fan when you’re surrounded by compentent people meaning that shit rarely hits the fan and when it does, its often handled before they tell you about it.
This is the ever present trade off.
This is my favorite channel now.
Another great video! Thanks Garry. I wished this video was around for my x-cofounder to see when he argued to have equal decision making at every level. It hindered the company until it eventually suffocated and died. It was a great lesson for me.
Thanks for sharing. That must have been a hard experience.
Hey Garry thanks for making this video. I always love when people share their mistakes. It becomes great learning for us. Thank you for this. ❤
Good advice and well articulated Garry, thanks for sharing your wisdom and experiences with us 🙏
This is pure gold. Thank you.
Tan I have learned a lot from you. Thank you so much for giving solid tips for budding entrepreneurs like us. One can hack a lot from all these valuable tips.
You have to choose your role and do what you need to do.
Being CEO is very different from other roles and it isn’t for everyone.
Take on the role that will best help the business and if that means being the CEO to steer the ship, so be it, even if “you don’t want it.”
If you should be the CEO, be the CEO.
Absolutely
That’s ducking true
Man, I recently discovered your channel, and feel nice to hear advice from a person that actually made a company and not just a random guru on the internet. thanks!
Nicest thing you could say 👌
Thank you Garry. Learning so much from your videos.
I symphatize with this so much. I just got pushed aside by my partner's partners because I did not insist to be CEO after I got frustrated I did not change what I knew needed to be changed.
At 2:40 you make a statement to a phenomenon that I have been trying to put a finger on my whole life! I have never heard it expressed that way, thank you!
Thanks for watching Adrian!
Hey Garry, thanks for being honest. The part that struck me the most is that sometimes, one NEEDS to be the CEO and forget other nice stuffs they COULD do. CEO, just like other leadership role, is being selfless and focus on the COLLECTIVE (i.e. startup) goals. It is, indeed, not everyone's cup of tea. I thought I could, but now I think I NEED; or else, the ship won't sail.
It's just ....so true everything you are saying....I just started looking at your videos...now ...please do more...i'm a ceo of a small startup...from India..
Thanks for your note!
Not ego, not power grab, as simple as if you get very frustrated that you don’t have the authority to fix it. As most engineers we want to focus on getting great products out and solving problems. Amazing channel btw.
Yes, I agree. I struggled with the question of ego for some time.
I had a hard time letting go of coding, I loved the feeling I’d get when getting into a zone of prolific productivity and creativity
I am afraid of losing my technical skills. It's a dilemma.
Salesforce was one of the latest large cap companies that tried the ol' co-CEO idea. It just complicates things. Within our org, we have two co-leaders -- it has worked great for the past few years but now we're transitioning out of it as the business has different needs now.
Yep and investors definitely generally avoid teams that can't figure it out.
@@GarryTan Honestly pretty shocked Benioff tried the arrangement for the time they did it. Just seems out of character.
Thank you so much Gary, this information is pure gold.
You're page is incredible Garry. Keep up the excellent work!
Just discovered your channel today, thanks for dropping so much value through these videos 🙏
Glad you like them!
Thank you for this valuable insight,
My type of quarantine netflix. Thanks for the videos again!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for this! Making the role really clear and making it understandable that it's not an ego thing😊
Yes, it's easy to mistake one for the other.
Really great lessons here.
It's great that TH-cam suggested me this video, i was conflicted whether i should be CEO or let my partner take the position..but deeply somewhere in my heart i want to grab that position. And you made me finalise my decision....and can you make a detail video on responsibilities of CEO...
Glad it was helpful!
Request for Topic: "Which side of your marketplace is more important? Both is wrong."
Hm good one, will think on it!
@@GarryTan Generally speaking the demand side. People generally are lot more open to making money than to spending money. For marketplaces where the seller makes no money, like Uber, sell a dream.
That'd be a great video
One of the sides will be the key asset that will drive growth/adoption of the other side.
For Uber's case, oversupply is their core driver of growth. Having an oversupply will enable them to drive waiting time for consumer down to the lowest possible, which is one of the values that consumers are paying for.
This is not awfully obvious at a glance, and it really requires a deep understanding of market dynamics to make meaningful assumptions.
The real Guru! Hope to see more videos/ masterclasses. Love them!
New videos every week
Very informative. Thanks for sharing your experience Garry!
I really like your videos. You make me think about things in a certain way. I feel more confident to do it.
You can do it!
I'm glad TH-cam recommended me to your channel yesterday. Really valuable content!
Glad to hear it!
One of the most inspiring videos I have seen! THANKYOU!
Thank you!!
thank you so much
You're welcome!
You’re growing so quickly, Garry! Yesterday I saw you around 19k. Great job!
Thanks! Yes TH-cam algo is insane!
What a great intro. Editing is really improving. Crushing it!
Haha thanks Rob 🙏
Thank you.
May I ask what are the camera lighting and audio device you used? Thanks!
I read this story in his book HARD THINGS ABOUT HARD THINGS
It's a great book
Yes sir, thank you to reply
This is one of the greatest motivational vlogs that I've watched! Thank you for the lessons taught! ❤️
Thank you!
@@GarryTan I wish you would take into consideration funding European startups. We need more people like you onboard.
Great format this time I followed
You are a star Garry, thx for sharing 👌👏👏👏🌹
Thank you kindly
Hey Garry,
Thanks for your work, it's really helpful. We just about to make this mistake.
So much valuable information condensed in these short videos.
Glad it was helpful!
I just love love the way you explain things❤👍
Thank you Garry for your videos, you helped me a lot
Thanks, again, @gary - another fantastic, thoughtful video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I really appreciate your advices, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Your putting out absolute gold ! Its go good I want to keep it all to myself and not share this , But I am a giver and know this will help you . I EVEN HOPE I DONT HAVE TO COMPETE WITH ONE OF THE FOLKS WHO HAS SEEN YOUR VIDEOS. Thanks mate ! keep posting.
Thanks for sharing my stuff! Growth mindset!
I had to have this conversation with myself as well. I did not want the title but if I did not take it. I knew the values and vision for my company would not come true. We might still be successful but lack the hole reason other than money why I wanted to start a company in the first place.
Thanks man, I appreciate that
This is a really good message. I always believe I should be a CEO because I always feel there is a better way of doing things. Just haven’t taken the leap yet to become one.
It's a personal choice and only you can be sure!
Wow, this was amazing. Awesome video Garry! I'm a product designer also in the bay area. Cool to see another youtuber here.
so helpful message.
Loved the video. It's also worth noting that being CEO of a startup, lifestyle business, major corporation are vastly different.. not that one is better than the other, but definitely a different dynamic.
It would be great to hear about your experiences or advice on startups going through a pivot or are entering their.... terminal stages.... and what advice you have to navigate these waters?
As always really appreciate your content!!
That's awesome feedback 5, hope fully he makes a video on this topic!
This is been a great videos. It will be great if you can make an video on "how to find an co-founder". How to get a best fit person, compassionate same as you.
BTW I loves your video's ♥️
Great suggestion! Thanks for watching.
I have realized that too.. thank you for confirming it to me.. I have clear vision to be solo founder ceo, cto and cfo all me rest are employees and board of directors to follow my lead
Sounds good. You've still got to be a good leader though. If you're not, you won't get good people to follow and it won't work.
Thank you for creating this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Garry! I loved your video and I wasn’t sure if I heard this in the video or not, but how if more than one co-founder wants to be CEO, how would you be able to resolve that?
I learnt so much from you. Thank you so much for putting out all these informative content. Love to learn from you more as a new entrepreneur
Thank you!
Really glad I watched this video, great advice. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Man oh man, this is the real juicy stuff right here.
Wow! I learnt so much with this video. Now I am clear with what being a CEO really is. I am excited and anxious at the same time. Thank you.
Your channel is good for my soul.
Wow, thanks! I'm trying :-)
We are ready to pitch!
New unique technology!
Really really great content. Do you have any in depth videos about the subject “Conduct The Magic Symphony as a CEO” ? I’m really interested in learning more about this. Thank you in advance!
Great content 👌..... I learned a lot from you than others on TH-cam.
these stories are priceless !
Thank you for watching!
Good video. You also have to agree to get in a lane and stay there. I took CEO role once and my partner refused to code anything he did not want to even though CEO set direction for company and product. Partner used his role as lead coder to veto a lot and killed the product in the long run. I learned how to code so that can never be a blocker for me again.
Yes that sounds like a partner who didn’t hold up their end of the bargain. Have to walk away or end those situations as soon as they present themselves.
Amazing content! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Glad you enjoyed it!