How Fidji Simo Went from Meta Executive to Instacart CEO

How Fidji Simo Went from Meta Executive to Instacart CEO

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The transcript covers the speaker's journey from a small fishing village in France to becoming a prominent figure in Silicon Valley. Raised in a family with a strong work ethic, the speaker was the first to graduate high school. They moved to Silicon Valley, starting at eBay and then spending a decade at Facebook, where they learned valuable leadership lessons from Mark Zuckerberg. The speaker discusses the challenges faced by Facebook and the complexity of its issues. Eventually, they transitioned to Instacart, drawn by new opportunities and the chance to apply their skills in a different industry.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key value instilled in the speaker by their grandfather?

Laziness

Independence

Work ethic

Creativity

2.

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What was the speaker's first job in Silicon Valley?

Amazon

eBay

Google

Apple

3.

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What is one of the key leadership lessons the speaker learned from Mark Zuckerberg?

Think long-term

Ignore criticism

Avoid taking risks

Focus on short-term gains

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker decide to leave Facebook?

They were dissatisfied with company policies

They were offered a higher salary elsewhere

They were unhappy with their role

They wanted to explore a new industry

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor in the speaker's transition to Instacart?

A need for a career change

A desire to retire

A lack of opportunities at Facebook

Apoorva Mehta's encouragement