What has your experience been with a new CEO replacing founder?
We at Stack Overflow are starting the search for a new CEO after Joel (co-founder) decided to leave. I’ve never been at a company going through this and I’m curious about experiences. Especially after reading all the nice things about #npmlayoffs, is it common for a new CEO to make extreme changes once hired?
Awesome experience
Expedia misses him haha but I’m sure he realized they were going to lose the war with Airbnb
Why did Joel leave
this is all I know regarding the why https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2019/03/28/the-next-ceo-of-stack-overflow/
Opens up a bunch of whiners who drink ex CEO koolaid
heh, count me in
Most founders have no business being CEO. They should lead the product side of things. Let the CEO take care of hiring the right executive team.
And some founders have no business being in the business. Some almost kill the entire company. Thank god for a select few that can save a place before it implodes and get it sold so a proper ceo can indeed come in. Sometimes it’s best if founders don’t even show up to work. You know, sometimes.
Very bad based on my experience, too much distraction, gossips, and a lot of changes .
Very different skill sets. Most founders have better vision but most CEOs are better administrators.
Yes but only if things weren't working out previously
heh, for some value of “things weren’t working”... I guess from the investor’s POV.