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Chief executive officer

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A chief executive officer (CEO) (最高經營者, also 最高經營責任者) is the highest-ranking executive responsible for the overall management of a company, organization, or government department. Many companies use this term in internal communication and through the media. Depending on the company, the role may be held concurrently with chair of the board or president.

How to hire a CEO

Startup boards often take a less-than-perfect approach when hiring a CEO

  • They often focus on "experience in the startup's field," regardless of whether the individual is qualified to lead a startup
  • They mainly focus on experience in the startup's field, but this approach may not necessarily be the right one

A summary of the 8 key qualities considered when looking for a CEO for a portfolio company, to move to the next stage on the journey from startup to enterprise

  • But first, if the founder can scale over time, it is better to help the founder have enough time to learn and act on that learning
  • However, if a CEO is needed, the following approach is appropriate

The items are as follows:

  1. Define the ideal candidate through real examples
  2. Choose the right search firm
  3. "Technical athletes," not "experts"
  4. The golden goose, not the golden egg
  5. Rate of growth over experience
  6. Ability to synthesize diverse information
  7. Effective prioritization and wise trade-offs
  8. Fundraising

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