Meta CFO Susan Li on headcount vs. GPU allocation, “free cash flow” hats, and almost becoming a PM

In this interview, Susan Li, CFO of Meta, discusses her career trajectory, from starting high school at 11 to becoming the youngest CFO of a Fortune 100 company. She shares insights into Meta's internal succession planning, the evolution of Mark Zuckerberg as a leader, and the company's approach to resource allocation, balancing measurable ROI-driven projects with ambitious, long-term investments like Reality Labs. Li addresses investor concerns about Meta's significant investments in future technologies, emphasizing the importance of delivering consolidated results while pursuing these bets. She also touches on the challenges of allocating compute resources, the impact of AI on productivity, and the need to adapt to changing market dynamics.