Stanford Graduate School of Business

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Stewart Butterfield, Cofounder and CEO of Slack

Jan 22, 2020 · 0:56:37

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Stewart Butterfield discussed his entrepreneurial journey with Slack.
Emphasized human connection and avoiding using others as instruments.
Shared insights on leadership from a founder's perspective.

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