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Howie Liu

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How we restructured Airtable's entire org for AI | Howie Liu (co-founder and CEO)

Aug 31, 20251h 40m

Guest: Howie Liu - Co-founder and CEO of Airtable. Howie is a seasoned entrepreneur who has led Airtable to become a leading platform for building collaborative apps, emphasizing the integration of AI in product development. Key Takeaways: AI Integration: Companies must rethink their mission with an AI-native approach, leveraging existing strengths while embracing new AI capabilities. Organizational Structure: Airtable restructured into "fast-thinking" and "slow-thinking" groups to accelerate AI investments and maintain product innovation. Cross-Functional Skills: Success in the AI era requires individuals to develop skills across product management, engineering, and design, fostering a holistic approach to problem-solving. CEO Involvement: CEOs should engage directly with AI tools and products to understand their potential and drive innovation, embodying the "IC CEO" trend. Continuous Learning: Encourage team members to explore and play with AI tools, fostering a culture of experimentation and rapid iteration. Topics Covered: AI-native company strategy, organizational restructuring, cross-functional skill development, CEO role in AI, continuous learning and experimentation.

Notable Quotes

โ€œIf you live your life in a way that's foundationally built around humility and gratitude, more opportunities actually come your way.โ€

Life outlook

โ€œI think I've felt like it kind of becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. You're open-minded, you're kind of grateful, and then more opportunities actually come your way.โ€

Opportunities and mindset

โ€œEven if I'm going through a tough moment, to still try to look at the entire situation from overall a feeling of humility and gratitude.โ€

Handling tough moments