EPISODE · Dec 19, 2023 · 39 MIN
Making Dual HQs Work feat. Emil Eifrem, CEO of Neo4j
from Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech Operators · host Inovia Capital
In today's episode, we delve deep with Emil Eifrem CEO of Neo4j. He started a graph database software company in 2007 which has now raised close to $600M, employs over 700 people and is used by 75 of the Fortune 100 companies. From starting in Sweden to a quick move to the US market and an eventual return to Europe, Emil candidly shares the evolution of Neo4j over the years. As a tech leader who transitioned from being in the day-to-day trenches in the U.S. to eventually taking a hybrid approach, he paints a vivid picture of how leadership styles change with growth. His anecdotes about balancing the 'American company' mentality with a 'Swedish soul' and the core principle of valuing relationships offer a unique perspective on nurturing company culture.
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In today’s episode, we delve deep with Emil Eifrem CEO of Neo4j. He started a graph database software company in 2007 which has now raised close to $600M, employs over 700 people and is used by 75 of the Fortune 100 companies. From starting in Sweden to a quick move to the US market and an eventual return to Europe, Emil candidly shares the evolution of Neo4j over the years. As a tech leader who transitioned from being in the day-to-day trenches in the U.S. to eventually taking a hybrid approach, he paints a vivid picture of how leadership styles change with growth. His anecdotes about balancing the ’American company’ mentality with a ’Swedish soul’ and the core principle of valuing relationships offer a unique perspective on nurturing company culture.
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