This Week in Startups E1108: SurveyMonkey CEO Zander Lurie on leading a public company through COVID, championing diversity from the top down, role of a modern CEO & more
Sep 12, 2020
Zander Lurie, CEO of SurveyMonkey, shares insights on leading a public company through the disruptive COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the challenges of remote work and the crucial role of company culture in adapting to change. Lurie emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in corporate culture and the need for diversity in leadership positions. He also explores the evolving skills required of modern CEOs, highlighting social responsibility and the value of human connections as vital to fostering strong team dynamics.
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Zoom's Category Killer
- Zoom's success isn't about being first but about consistent reliability and ease of use.
- Previous web conferencing solutions failed due to inconsistency and poor user experience.
Diversity and Systemic Racism
- The pipeline problem is a fallacy; the real issue is a lack of diverse networks among executives.
- Systemic racism is the root cause of underrepresentation, and white allies must actively work to change the system.
The Board Challenge
- Brad Gerstner's Board Challenge encourages companies to appoint at least one Black board member.
- SurveyMonkey, among others, has joined this initiative to promote board diversity.