Introduction to Slack and Quora Founders

In this lecture, we are joined by two influential tech leaders - Stewart Butterfield, the founder and CEO of Slack, and Adam D'Angelo, the founder and CEO of Quora. They will share their insights and experiences related to the process of getting an idea for a company, and tracking metrics for its growth and success.

Stewart Butterfield on the Process of Getting an Idea for Slack

Stewart Butterfield, the co-founder and CEO of Slack, will explore the process of getting an idea that led to the creation of the popular communication platform, Slack. He will discuss:

The initial concept behind Slack
The challenges faced during the ideation process
How Slack evolved from its initial idea
The importance of perseverance and adaptation in the idea-to-product journey

Adam D'Angelo on Tracking Metrics for Quora

Adam D'Angelo, the founder and CEO of Quora, will share his insights on tracking metrics for a company. He will cover:

The key metrics Quora focuses on
The importance of data-driven decision-making
How metrics help in understanding user behavior and product performance
Strategies for using metrics to drive growth and improve user experience

Lessons from Slack's Founder on Building a Successful Company

Stewart Butterfield will share his experiences and lessons learned while building Slack into a successful company. He will discuss:

The challenges faced during the early stages of Slack
The importance of company culture and team dynamics
Strategies for scaling a company while maintaining quality and innovation
The role of leadership in driving a company's success

Quora's Approach to Metrics and User Engagement

Adam D'Angelo will provide insights into Quora's approach to metrics and user engagement. He will cover:

How Quora measures and tracks user engagement
The role of metrics in improving content quality and relevance
Strategies for encouraging user participation and contribution
The challenges of moderating and curating user-generated content

Q&A Session with the Founders

After the presentations by Stewart Butterfield and Adam D'Angelo, there will be a Q&A session where attendees can ask questions and seek advice from these experienced founders and CEOs.