For Todd McKinnon, success often hinges on unwavering belief—even when doubts creep in. In 2009, he left a secure, high-ranking position at Salesforce to build Okta, an independent identity provider, at a time when cloud security was still evolving. Many questioned his decision, and even McKinnon himself wrestled with uncertainty in the early years…
Adina Eckstein recognizes that scaling a business isn’t just about growth—it’s about doing so with intention, efficiency, and agility. As Chief Operating Officer of Lemonade, she has played a pivotal role in transforming the digital insurance company into a global force. Her approach centers on empowering teams with both autonomy and accountability, ensuring that as Lemonade expands, it retains the agility and culture that made it successful…
Kris Rasmussen believes that product design is meaningless if it never makes it to production. As Chief Technology Officer at Figma, he has led efforts to streamline the transition from concept to execution, ensuring that designers and developers work more seamlessly together. With a focus on removing roadblocks, he has championed AI-driven automation to expedite mundane tasks, allowing teams to work faster and with greater precision…
