Whit Rothe

Tech executive. Formerly @insightpartners @neverware @Wunderkind @Techstars @L2. @NYUStern MBA & @HamiltonCollege.

[Jalen Brunson @jalenbrunson1]

I just want to be successful thats all..

[Whit Rothe @WKRothe]

@CKlosterman Congrats. So excited to devour it.

[Chuck Klosterman @CKlosterman]

https://t.co/iRt0VseljW

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@karpathy Check out @FlashDocs. Works with both Google Slides and PowerPoint.

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@markgurman Comp is Apple Maps. Give it 3 years. They will be a market leader.

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@historyrock_ Moving Pictures - @rushtheband

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@JacquesDrop @AlejandroChahin is the 👑! Glad you love them.

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@JacquesDrop You can’t go wrong with @MottandBow! Happy customer since they started over 10 years ago!

[Emery Wells @emerywells]

I built and sold https://t.co/0PDma01Bry for $1.3 billion to Adobe, and along the way, I received plenty of advice that turned out to be entirely off the mark. Here's a look at some of the most glaring misdirections:

1. "As CEO, focus on executive business tasks." This couldn't be further from the truth. The core purpose of any company is the product it offers. As CEO, your primary role is to ensure that this product is the most valuable it can be for your customers. It's not just about overseeing; it's about being integrally involved in delivering quality.

2. "To scale, you need to decentralize decision-making." Actually, the opposite is often more effective. As organizations grow more complex, centralized decision-making can slice through red tape and foster quicker action. Even in environments that champion decentralized processes, top-down leadership often proves to be the fastest route.

3. "CEOs shouldn't get caught up in the details." This is a myth. Consider leaders like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Brian Chesky, and the Collison brothers — all are/were deeply involved in the intricacies of their businesses. Emulating their approach is not misguided; it's a blueprint for hands-on leadership.

4. "10X engineers are a myth, and believing in them is harmful." Quite the contrary. In many teams, a small fraction of the workforce often generates the majority of outcomes. Recognizing and nurturing high-performing individuals isn't just realistic—it's crucial.

5. “You must validate every decision with customer research.” Contrary to popular belief, not all successful decisions stem from extensive customer research. Many of my pivotal choices were guided by my own instincts and preferences for the product. Trusting your vision and building a product that you would use yourself can lead to creating something that resonates deeply with your customers. Personal intuition can be a potent tool in product development.

[Whit Rothe @WKRothe]

@iantheCROAT Pick your 4 from this 8 album run by @rushtheband

2112
A Farewell to Kings
Hemispheres
Permanent Waves
Moving Pictures
Signals
Grace Under Pressure
Power Windows

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@StevenLacy We are so blessed.

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@tim_cook @MLS Love this Tim. Very excited about the potential. Please add widget support for favorite teams (score, schedule and standings).

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@Whitney_Sheph This jamoke is a one trick pony. It’s the same impression.

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@drigotti Try @intellimize https://t.co/n3T5STpwTv

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@Kellblog What's the start up equivalent of playing Gamehendge? Is that an IPO?

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@drigotti iPad?

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@drigotti If you are Apple, continuity cam + Belkin monitor mount: https://t.co/zAilx3BxjW

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@StevenLacy They need to read the book.

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@pkafka @Lucas_Shaw Congrats @pkafka! One of my favorites. Looking forward to the next iteration.

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