This Week in Startups: Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman on moving the needle, win-first culture & managing burnout | E1689
Jason Calacanis 3/2/23 - Episode Page
Frank Slootman joins Jason for another incredible conversation that ranges from the management shift in Silicon Valley (1:08) to how to know if you’re moving the dial in your organization (9:59). Then, they discuss Frank’s hiring philosophy and how to create a winning relationship between an executive and their direct reports (27:05). Finally, they discuss managing burnout and creating security for yourself (46:33).
(0:00) Molly kicks off the show
(1:08) Layoffs + the management shift in Silicon Valley
(8:29) MasterClass - Get 15% off an annual membership at
(9:59) How to know if you are moving the dial and moving at a fast pace
(18:36) Contra - Get $500 off your first hire at
(20:09) Dealing with recessions and countering the media frenzy
(27:05) Frank’s definition of culture and hiring for enthusiasm
(32:32) The relationship between an executive and their employees
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(37:19) Assessing performance, hiring the right people, and being thoughtful
(41:56) Starting with a great product
(46:33) Managing burnout and creating security
(56:49) Consumption-based pricing + acquisitions
(1:00:30) Frank’s thoughts on AI
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