Marc Benioff on Acquisitions and Support for Clinton

The transcript discusses Salesforce's AI platform, Einstein, and its impact on customers. It highlights Salesforce's strategy of acquiring AI companies and its commitment to social responsibility through the 111 model. The discussion covers Salesforce's acquisitions, including Demandware, and its competition with Microsoft and Oracle. The transcript also addresses Salesforce's growth challenges, such as Brexit and US market softness, and concludes with Salesforce's support for education and political involvement.

What is the primary purpose of Salesforce's AI platform, Einstein?

• To compete with social media platforms

• To develop new hardware products

• To enhance customer relationship management

• To replace human employees

What was a significant factor in Salesforce's acquisition strategy?

• Focusing on hardware development

• Reducing the number of employees

• Acquiring companies with strong AI capabilities

• Entering the social media market

How did Salesforce respond to the LinkedIn acquisition by Microsoft?

• By acquiring a social media company

• By focusing on their CRM dominance

• By reducing their workforce

• By entering the hardware market

What is Salesforce's approach to competition with Oracle?

• Strengthening their CRM offerings

• Acquiring more hardware companies

• Entering the social media space

• Focusing on cloud revenue

What is a key focus of Salesforce's philanthropic efforts?

• Developing new software products

• Expanding into new markets

• Reducing operational costs

• Supporting public education

Why does Salesforce support Hillary Clinton's campaign?

• Her focus on public education

• Her approach to tax reforms

• Her stance on international trade

• Her policies on healthcare

What is Salesforce's strategy for dealing with potential political changes?

• Reducing their workforce

• Strengthening their philanthropic efforts

• Focusing on international expansion

• Entering new technology markets