How Fidji Simo Went from Meta Executive to Instacart CEO

The transcript covers the speaker's journey from a small fishing village in France to becoming a top executive in Silicon Valley. It highlights the influence of family values and work ethic, the challenges faced as a woman in tech, and the leadership lessons learned at Facebook. The speaker discusses the transition to Instacart, emphasizing the importance of vision and adaptability in leadership roles.

What was a key value instilled in the speaker by their grandfather?

• Independence

• Laziness

• Work ethic

• Creativity

What was the speaker's first job in Silicon Valley?

• Google

• eBay

• Amazon

• Apple

What is one of the key leadership lessons the speaker learned from Mark Zuckerberg?

• Focus on short-term gains

• Avoid taking risks

• Think long-term

• Ignore criticism

Why did the speaker decide to leave Facebook?

• They were offered a higher salary elsewhere

• They wanted to explore a new industry

• They were dissatisfied with company policies

• They were unhappy with their role

What was a significant factor in the speaker becoming CEO of Instacart?

• They were the only candidate available

• Their skill set was better suited for executing the vision

• They had a background in grocery retail

• Their vision aligned perfectly with Apoorva Mehta's