How Frank Slootman built three billion-dollar companies

Came across this video where Frank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake, discusses what he believes are the key factors that helped him build three billion-dollar companies.

Obviously there is a lot that goes into it - but I think there are a lot of takeaways that apply to any small/medium-business SaaS Founders.

Struggle and failure are normal in entrepreneurship, but they are formative and can teach valuable lessons.
Leadership requires conviction, courage, and clarity to bring people together towards a common mission and to create energy within an organization.
To succeed, you need to choose the right elevator by picking a growing, expanding industry with good cards and knowing how to play them.

The whole video is worth a watch. He hits the nail on the head in many ways, especially when it comes to prioritizing speed and taking action.

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