Mike Cannon-Brookes

Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and CEO of Atlassian, leads the company through AI and product strategy. He discusses the SaaS selloff and which software businesses face AI-driven pricing risk. He reframes software from records to processes and explores where AI agents can be safely inserted. He also tackles trust, design, and how to make AI work for everyday users in enterprise workflows.

Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, discusses the myth of the 'unreasonable man' in startups, emphasizing how challenging norms drives innovation. He shares insights on navigating co-CEO dynamics and reflects on the landscape of AI investment, warning about overvaluation. Mike explores the future of software development, predicting a rise in engineer productivity through AI tools. He also tackles the evolution of pricing models and the need for defensibility in the fast-paced AI world, while offering parenting wisdom and leadership reflections.

Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder of Atlassian and tech entrepreneur, joins a wide-ranging discussion. They debate Anthropic’s bold ARR forecast and model competition. They unpack AI’s impact on product development, support automation, and SaaS economics. They also dissect Harvey’s $200M raise, customer support market dynamics, and the signaling of Anthropic’s Super Bowl ad.

Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Atlassian, shares insights from his decades of experience in technology. He stresses that AI won't replace jobs but enhance human productivity, arguing that successful collaboration between people and AI is crucial. He discusses custom API trends, the significance of developer experience for ROI, and how AI aids creativity but not original idea generation. With a focus on mentoring junior developers through AI tools, Mike emphasizes sustainable growth over short-term revenue while reflecting on the importance of accountability in coding.

Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar, the co-founders of Atlassian, share their inspiring journey from college friends to tech billionaires. They discuss the challenges of launching a startup in Australia, including societal skepticism and the early struggle to pivot from tech support to developing software. Their fortuitous creation of Jira decimated boundaries in project management and led to their monumental success. With humor, they recount their unconventional marketing tactics and the importance of core values in navigating rapid growth.

Max Chafkin, a Bloomberg Businessweek columnist, dives into the transformative effects of Elon Musk. Jeremy Waxman, CEO of Zillow, discusses housing market challenges, high mortgage rates, and the need for federal support. Mike Cannon Brooks, CEO of Atlassian, shares insights on AI's impact on tech spending and innovative strategies for businesses. The conversation touches on cryptocurrencies, the importance of government policies in real estate, and the dynamic interplay between technology and the housing industry.

Atlassian co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about co-founding an enterprise software company in Sydney, Australia, in 2002. Cannon-Brookes reflects on Atlassian's successful American IPO and the differences between his team and tech companies that start in other parts of the world. Rather than trying to beat Silicon Valley at its own game, he says, the right approach for Australia is to nurture its own tech talent while building bridges across the ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEO of Atlassian, discusses the fierce corporate data wars and his firm's strategic acquisition of The Browser Company. Jackson Ader, an equity researcher at KeyBank, analyzes Oracle's remarkable revenue growth fueled by AI. They explore Klarna's IPO and its disruptive effect on traditional credit, alongside Microsoft's decision to prioritize Anthropic's AI. The conversation also highlights the evolving tech landscape and the crucial role of human workers in a future increasingly influenced by AI advancements.

Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-founder and CEO of Atlassian, discusses the company's ambitious partnership with Williams Racing F1, aimed at blending tech and speed. Ali Furman of PwC explores how tariffs are reshaping the retail landscape, influencing everything from pricing to supply chains. Jon Taffer, the savvy host of Bar Rescue, shares insights on the restaurant industry's struggles with rising inflation and labor challenges, revealing how eateries are adapting to survive in the current economic climate.

The founding story of Blackbird is discussed by Niki, Rick, Mike Cannon-Brookes & Hunter. They cover Blackbird’s origin story, investment philosophy, and the impact of COVID-19 on the tech industry. They also explore the importance of ambition, team building, and the growth of the Australian BC community. Partnership between Greenspring and Blackbird is also discussed.