John Hennessy: Chairman of Alphabet | #ThePlaybook 348

Published: Jan. 12, 2021, 10 a.m.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Hennessy, chairman of Alphabet and former president of Stanford University, shares his thoughts on:\n\n[2:43] - The "formula\u201d he says that is behind building great companies\n\n[8:17] - The three key things he looks for when evaluating a startup\n\n[14:30] - The risks that come with focusing on your legacy too early in your career\n\n[16:46] - Why his favorite Socrates quote is essential for entrepreneurs to understand