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Airbnb Boasts Higher Free Cash Flow Margins Than Apple or Google
“I didn't have an exact reference point for is that a lot or a little, but he basically shared that on a percentage basis, Airbnb is more efficient than Apple or Google when it comes to how much cash they actually generate for how much revenue they do as a busi…”
Alex Lieberman May 18, 2023 ▶ 10:31 “Build An Elite Navy Seals of Business” - Lessons from Airbnb’s Founder
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In 2008, Tim Cook sent Sabih Khan straight to China mid-meeting
“In 2008, he was meeting with Tim Cook about a production snafu in China. Tim said, this is bad. Someone ought to get over there. 30 minutes went by and the conversation moved to other topics. Suddenly, Tim looked back at Sabi and asked, why are you still here?…”
Alex Lieberman Feb 12, 2024 ▶ 8:37 Momentum is Everything
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Pujji: Apple requires leaders to know operational details three levels down
“Apple requires that you know the details of your organization three levels down. So if you're a VP and the reason they do that is just a very, like, this is part of just why it's important to be super buttoned up or know the answers or know, know your numbers …”
Jesse Pujji Mar 28, 2023 ▶ 22:22 The Business Behind Conferences + Embracing Confrontation
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Lieberman: 'Reality distortion field' originated with Bud Tribble describing Steve Jobs
“First of all, the concept of reality distortion field dates back to the early Apple days. Bud Tribble, who was an engineering and design leader that worked on the original Macintosh, would describe Steve Jobs and his charisma as a reality distortion field that…”
Alex Lieberman Feb 14, 2024 ▶ 2:49 Visionary vs. Fraud
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