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What a CEO Does

Mar 25, 2010

Jen Bonnett and I were having a nice talk the other day.  Not exactly sure how it came about but she poised the question "what do you think a CEO does?"  I volleyed back and Jen answered her own question.

A CEO:

  • Controls strategic direction, they are in charge of that vision thing;
  • Manages the board and investors;
  • Builds the team.

Not a bad short list.  Early stage CEOs are also in charge of getting money.  Money from investors.  Money from customers.  CEO in early stage companies do the deals.

What else?

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