S4E2: Doordash CEO Tony Xu on Why Obsession With Detail Matters

This podcast episode features Tony Xu, the co-founder and CEO of Doordash, who underscores the importance of intellectual honesty, resilience, and adaptability in entrepreneurship. Through his personal experiences and insights, he illustrates how unstructured learning, a supportive environment, and simplifying complex problems can drive innovation and growth. He emphasizes that success is not linear but rather a dynamic process shaped by continuous learning, transparency, and the empowerment of both local businesses and gig workers.

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Stanford GSB: View From The Top

The Importance of Intellectual Honesty and Finding Your First Principles

Learning From Unstructured Time and Embracing Variance

Overcoming Obstacles and Building Confidence Through Action

The Influence of Parental Entrepreneurship and the Power of "Nothing to Lose"

The Power of Simplifying Problems and Learning by Doing

"Getting to the Lowest Level of Detail" - A Core Principle for Doordash

Overcoming Difficult Times and the Value of Truth Seeking and Optimism

Continuously Learning and Adapting as a CEO

Evolving Leadership Style and the Importance of Skills and Systems

Empowering Local Businesses and Gig Workers Through Technology

Leading Through Uncertainty and a Pandemic

The Future of Cities and Doordash's Role

View From the Top: Lightning Round with Tony Xu

S4E2: Doordash CEO Tony Xu on Why Obsession With Detail Matters

Stanford GSB: View From The Top

00:03The Importance of Intellectual Honesty and Finding Your First Principles

The Importance of Intellectual Honesty and Finding Your First Principles

01:12Learning From Unstructured Time and Embracing Variance

Learning From Unstructured Time and Embracing Variance

03:59Overcoming Obstacles and Building Confidence Through Action

Overcoming Obstacles and Building Confidence Through Action

06:41The Influence of Parental Entrepreneurship and the Power of "Nothing to Lose"

The Influence of Parental Entrepreneurship and the Power of "Nothing to Lose"

09:04The Power of Simplifying Problems and Learning by Doing

The Power of Simplifying Problems and Learning by Doing

12:43"Getting to the Lowest Level of Detail" - A Core Principle for Doordash

"Getting to the Lowest Level of Detail" - A Core Principle for Doordash

17:53Overcoming Difficult Times and the Value of Truth Seeking and Optimism

Overcoming Difficult Times and the Value of Truth Seeking and Optimism

23:27Continuously Learning and Adapting as a CEO

Continuously Learning and Adapting as a CEO

26:22Evolving Leadership Style and the Importance of Skills and Systems

Evolving Leadership Style and the Importance of Skills and Systems

29:29Empowering Local Businesses and Gig Workers Through Technology

Empowering Local Businesses and Gig Workers Through Technology

35:01Leading Through Uncertainty and a Pandemic

Leading Through Uncertainty and a Pandemic

39:07The Future of Cities and Doordash's Role

The Future of Cities and Doordash's Role

44:32View From the Top: Lightning Round with Tony Xu

View From the Top: Lightning Round with Tony Xu