Mosaic Communications Leadership Insights

The speaker shares their journey from using early internet systems to becoming the CEO of Mosaic Communications. Initially interested in networking, they read about Mosaic in Fortune Magazine and were impressed by its potential. Despite considering retirement, they were inspired by the company's vision and team, leading them to accept the CEO position.

What was the speaker's initial involvement with networking systems?

• They only read about networking in books.

• They were new to networking.

• They had been using precursors of the internet for years.

• They disliked networking systems.

Which company was featured in the Fortune Magazine article that caught the speaker's attention?

• Kleiner Perkins

• Federal Express

• Fortune 500

• Mosaic Communications

What was the speaker's reaction to the idea of Mosaic Communications?

• They were skeptical about its success.

• They believed it was a great idea.

• They were indifferent.

• They thought it was a bad idea.

Who contacted the speaker to discuss a leadership role at Mosaic Communications?

• Mark Andrees

• A Federal Express executive

• The Fortune Magazine editor

• Jim Clark and John Doerr

What role was the speaker offered at Mosaic Communications?

• Chief Technology Officer

• Chief Executive Officer

• Chief Financial Officer

• Chief Marketing Officer

What was the speaker's initial plan before joining Mosaic Communications?

• To retire

• To start a new company

• To travel the world

• To write a book

What motivated the speaker to join Mosaic Communications despite considering retirement?

• The company's marketing strategy

• The location of the company

• The excitement and talented team

• The financial benefits

What was the speaker's impression of the team at Mosaic Communications?

• They were inexperienced.

• They were the most wonderful and brightest young people.

• They were uninterested in the project.

• They were too small to make an impact.