Meta Platforms Inc. META CEO Mark Zuckerberg last week shared insights into his management style evolution over the past two decades.
What Happened: In a recent interview with the Morning Brew Daily podcast, Zuckerberg was asked about his management style and how it has changed during his tenure at Facebook, which was rebranded as Meta in 2021.
He began by debunking the assumption that he had a management style when he started Facebook. “I wasn’t trying to start a company. I just thought it was this cool thing to build,” he said.
Zuckerberg explained that he initially envisioned himself as an engineer at Microsoft Corporation, and his mother believed he would start his own company.
He stated, “I was pretty convinced when I was in college, you know, my aspiration was I like building stuff, and I thought I was going to just go through college and then, like, go be an engineer at Microsoft.”
He admitted that he was “messy” initially and that Facebook only became a company because it needed to scale and generate revenue.
He credited his learning curve to working with experienced individuals, particularly his business partner and mentor, Sheryl Sandberg. He also highlighted the importance of the team dynamic, especially as the company has evolved from a group of young individuals to a more professional team.
Zuckerberg also shared his controversial belief in the founder’s role: “I don’t actually believe in delegating that much. I kind of think like the way a founder should work is you should basically make as many decisions and get involved in as many things as you can.”
Why It Matters: This interview provides a rare glimpse into Zuckerberg’s leadership philosophy and the evolution of Facebook, from a startup to a global tech giant. It also offers insight into the challenges and learning experiences that have shaped Zuckerberg’s management style over the years.
During the interview, Zuckerberg also expressed his thoughts on the reported $7 trillion AI chipmaking plan proposed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, calling the number “astronomical” but also expressing his belief in the necessity of such a plan for the future of artificial intelligence.
He also spoke about the ongoing trend of layoffs within the tech industry, attributing it to a shift towards more efficient operational models.
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