Scaling as an outsider (w/ CEOs of Calendly, Ellevest & MetricStream) | Masters of Scale Summit ’22
About Reshma
- Co-founded Ginkgo Bioworks, a leader in synthetic biology innovation.
- Helped scale Ginkgo Bioworks to a $15B valuation during 2021 SPAC IPO.
- Pioneered collaborations, including with Moderna, to advance mRNA vaccine manufacturing.
- Drove nationwide K-12 COVID-19 testing programs during the pandemic.
- MIT-trained scientist with expertise in cell programming and biotechnology innovation.
About Sallie
- CEO & co-founder of Ellevest, $2B AUM women-focused investment platform (2024).
- Former CEO of Merrill Lynch, Citi Wealth Management, Sanford Bernstein, Smith Barney.
- Featured as “the last honest analyst” by Fortune Magazine.
- Pioneering advocate for gender equity and diversity in finance.
- Owner and chair of Ellevate Network, empowering women professionals.
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From the Masters of Scale Summit stage in 2022, three trailblazing leaders — Sallie Krawcheck, Tope Awotona, and Shellye Archambeau — share their experiences of navigating the challenges of leadership from the perspective of outsiders. In conversation with @RapidResponseShow host Bob Safian, they explore how embracing outsider status can fuel innovation, drive success, and shape distinctive leadership styles. Sallie Krawcheck discusses her journey from Wall Street to founding Ellevest, a financial company built by and for women, highlighting the importance of questioning conventional wisdom. Tope Awotona, founder of Calendly, reflects on how his nontraditional background led him to bootstrap his company into a global success. Shellye Archambeau shares her story of pivoting MetricStream, a failing company, into a market leader, emphasizing the importance of falling in love with the market rather than the product. Together, they provide a compelling discussion on how to leverage outsider thinking to scale businesses and lead effectively in any industry.
