Marc Benioff: Founder and CEO of Salesforce, Owner of TIME Magazine, and Philanthropist
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The content segments discuss Marc Benioff's experiences and lessons learned during his time at Apple as an intern, which played a significant role in shaping his mindset and success in the technology industry. He emphasizes the importance of energy, vitality, and a sense of urgency in a great technology company, as well as the influence of Steve Jobs' passion and intensity.
After leaving Apple, Marc founded Salesforce with the goal of creating a simple and easy-to-use business app. He attributes the success of Salesforce to lessons learned from his time at Apple, such as the importance of making the app fun, low-cost, accessible, and for everyone. Salesforce's core values revolve around trust, customer success, innovation, quality of every human being, and sustainability, which have guided the company through its growth period.
One notable initiative reflecting Salesforce's core values is the 1-1-1 plan, which involves donating 1% of equity, products, and employee time to charitable causes. Marc also discusses the importance of using business as a platform for positive change, influenced by his mentor General Colin Powell.
The final part of the podcast focuses on the importance of core values and setting a vision for oneself. Marc emphasizes the need to prioritize and operationalize these values in daily life, staying grounded in what truly matters. He also highlights the significance of knowing what one wants and taking action aligned with those values.
The podcast concludes with gratitude and mutual appreciation between Marc and Guy Kawasaki, with Guy expressing his admiration for Marc's kindness and Marc referring to Guy as his Colin Powell. The podcast ends with a reminder to be good to interns, as they could potentially become the next Marc Benioff.
The content segments discuss Marc Benioff's experiences and lessons learned during his time at Apple