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The Moment I Had to Step Down As CEO
1:45:25 - 1:57:24 (11:59)
Bob Metcalfe, co-founder of 3Com, recalls a board meeting where he was asked to step down as CEO and pass the reigns to his colleague, Bill Krause, due to the lack of growth in revenue. Metcalfe was surprised but prepared for this moment and remained involved in the company as a board member.
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Bob Metcalfe, inventor of Ethernet, recalls the struggles of getting 3Com off the ground, including delays in revenue and a board meeting where he was ousted as CEO, and how he persevered in the end.
1:45:25 - 1:46:40 (01:15)
Summary
Bob Metcalfe, inventor of Ethernet, recalls the struggles of getting 3Com off the ground, including delays in revenue and a board meeting where he was ousted as CEO, and how he persevered in the end.
ChapterThe Moment I Had to Step Down As CEO
Episode#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Despite initially lacking experience, the speaker quickly adapted to his role as head of sales and marketing and learned how to sell effectively.
1:46:41 - 1:50:16 (03:35)
Summary
Despite initially lacking experience, the speaker quickly adapted to his role as head of sales and marketing and learned how to sell effectively. He later presented a successful business plan that addressed potential obstacles such as lack of focus and money.
ChapterThe Moment I Had to Step Down As CEO
Episode#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Steve Jobs explains how certain traits such as having a to-do list while being able to delegate responsibilities made Bill Campbell a successful CEO, despite not being able to identify these qualities before his board of directors brought it to his attention.
1:50:17 - 1:54:27 (04:10)
Summary
Steve Jobs explains how certain traits such as having a to-do list while being able to delegate responsibilities made Bill Campbell a successful CEO, despite not being able to identify these qualities before his board of directors brought it to his attention.
ChapterThe Moment I Had to Step Down As CEO
Episode#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The host recounts a story about receiving the National Medal of Technology and how it was a high point in his life, despite some negative events in the past.
1:54:27 - 1:57:24 (02:57)
Summary
The host recounts a story about receiving the National Medal of Technology and how it was a high point in his life, despite some negative events in the past. The episode also touches on the hostility between scientists and engineers.