Watch our exclusive interview with Mark McLaughlin, Chairman of Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Fmr. Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW).
We began by exploring the role of the #board in guiding a company like Qualcomm through this once-in-a-generation technological #disruption driven by #AI- especially amid the #geopolitical tensions surrounding chips.
We then discussed the #dynamics between the #board and the executive team in shaping long-term #strategy, which led to a broader conversation about the importance of running AI on #edge devices versus the cloud.
Next, we shifted to the #cybersecurity world, where Mark shared his perspective on #balancing urgency and patience in building #strategy. He explained how Palo Alto Networks focused on making cyberattacks more costly for attackers rather than trying to eliminate them entirely.
Lastly, we touched on the #cybersecurity industry as a whole and the importance of building #platforms that can more #efficiently address the growing threat landscape.
And Mark’s hobbies outside of work? 🏕️🐠🏔️
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Getting into Tech
03:11 Pivotal Moments
05:39 Career Choices
08:28 Guiding Qualcomms Board of Directors
11:11 Dynamic between Qualcomm Board and Leadership
12:55 Navigating competition and collaboration
15:32 Biggest advantages of running AI in the Edge vs Cloud
18:29 Impact of AI
21:11 Strategy in Cybersecurity
24:07 Fundamentals of building Generational Companies
29:24 Consolidation within the Cyber Industry
33:10 Future of Cyber
35:49 The Executive Decision Making Framework
39:10 Hobbies
40:06 Favorite Book & Movie