Culture Eats Code

The video discusses Softbank's investment in WeWork, the challenges of going public, and the role of Silicon Valley in innovation. It emphasizes the importance of culture in leadership and the need for diversity in tech. The speaker provides advice for founders and answers audience questions on diversity and hiring practices.

What was one of the key achievements of WeWork according to the speaker?

• Creating a consumer brand in commercial real estate

• Becoming the largest tech company

• Acquiring multiple startups

• Developing a new software platform

How does the speaker describe Softbank's investment strategy?

• A traditional investment strategy

• A brand new 100 billion dollar experiment

• A cautious and calculated approach

• A focus on small-scale investments

What is a major challenge for companies considering going public, as mentioned in the transcript?

• Lack of investors

• Regulatory environment

• Technological limitations

• Increased competition

According to the speaker, what is a lasting impact a leader can have on a company?

• Company culture

• Product design

• Quarterly profits

• Marketing strategies

What historical example does the speaker use to illustrate the complexity of culture?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Haitian Revolution

• The American Civil War

• The Renaissance

What is the speaker's critique of the current approach to diversity in tech?

• It lacks proper funding

• It focuses too much on numbers

• It is too inclusive

• It is overly complex

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the entry of diverse candidates into companies?

• Crossing a cultural bridge

• Going through a side diversity door

• Climbing a corporate ladder

• Entering through a golden gate

What was the unique hiring criterion mentioned by the head of marketing in the speaker's company?

• Educational background

• Leadership experience

• Helpfulness

• Technical skills

What was Chris Lyons' previous job before joining the speaker's company?

• Marketing executive

• Software engineer

• Waiter at The Cheesecake Factory

• Investment banker

What does the speaker emphasize as crucial for recognizing talent in hiring practices?

• Lowering the hiring bar

• Prioritizing educational qualifications

• Widening the hiring criteria

• Focusing on technical skills