Why CEOs need to think more like athletes, with investor Byron Deeter

Summary

Byron Deeter has spent two decades at the epicenter of tech as an investor with Bessemer Venture Partners. His portfolio includes some of the most innovative companies in the world, from Anthropic to Waymo to Canva. He talks with host Jeff Berman about his advice for both founders and investors in this moment of AI transformation, why CEOs need to think m…

Key takeaways

• Founders should focus on scaling by leveraging platforms like Deal, which handle HR, IT, compliance, and more, allowing them to hire globally and manage payroll efficiently.
• Investors should prioritize backing teams that are already great and help them become excellent, rather than trying to fix mediocre ones.
• The importance of founder well-being is emphasized, with initiatives like Bessemer's STRIVE program, which applies peak performance principles from athletes to CEOs to enhance their effectiveness and longevity.

Why this matters

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, leveraging innovative platforms and focusing on founder well-being can significantly enhance a company's ability to scale and succeed, while investors play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing high-potential teams for long-term impact.

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Byron Deeter has spent two decades at the epicenter of tech as an investor with Bessemer Venture Partners. His portfolio includes some of the most innovative companies in the world, from Anthropic to Waymo to Canva. He talks with host Jeff Berman about his advice for both founders and investors in this moment of AI transformation, why CEOs need to think more like athletes, and more.Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at http

Themes

• anthropic