Fidji Simo: Meta, Instacart, & OpenAI journey [Glue Guys Classic]

In this episode of the podcast, Alex Smith and Ravi Gupta interview Fidji Simo, the incoming CEO of OpenAI Applications. Simo shares her journey from growing up in a small fishing town in the south of France to becoming a leader in the tech industry. She discusses the values instilled in her by her family, her early ambitions, and the challenges she faced navigating the tech world. Simo also reflects on her time at Facebook, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and her approach to leadership, emphasizing curiosity, continuous learning, and fostering a growth mindset within her teams. She also discusses her transition to Instacart, her experience with a neuroimmune condition, and the importance of resilience and gratitude.