John Hennessy: Chairman of Alphabet | #ThePlaybook 348
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Hennessy, chairman of Alphabet and former president of Stanford University, shares his thoughts on:[2:43] - The "formula” he says that is behind building great companies[8:17] - The three key things he looks for when evaluating a startup[14:30] - The risks that come with focusing on your legacy too early in your career[16:46] - Why his favorite Socrates quote is essential for entrepreneurs to understand
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Show Notes
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Hennessy, chairman of Alphabet and former president of Stanford University, shares his thoughts on:
- [2:43] - The "formula” he says that is behind building great companies
- [8:17] - The three key things he looks for when evaluating a startup
- [14:30] - The risks that come with focusing on your legacy too early in your career
- [16:46] - Why his favorite Socrates quote is essential for entrepreneurs to understand