Coffee, Skills, and Wrike's Secrets: Get Personal with Thomas Scott, Wrike's CEO (former CFO).
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into Wrike, world's leading collaborative work management platform. Meet Thomas Scott, Wrike's CEO (former CFO), and discover insights on the future of the industry, the financial goals driving Wrike's success, and how we ensure stability while avoiding massive layoffs. Uncover the secrets that set Wrike apart from competitors and explore the exciting projects Thomas is currently spearheading.
Discover how Wrike has nurtured a unique work environment, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.
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0:00 Is Thomas an early bird or a night owl?
0:19 Coffee or tea?
0:23 Does Thomas have any routines that help to improve energy and focus?
0:41 What’s Thomas' signature dish?
1:01 If Thomas could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be?
1:07 What’s the worst piece of advice Thomas has ever been given?
1:20 What’s the most useful thing Thomas owns?
1:39 What item does Thomas never travel without?
1:43 Who has inspired Thomas in life and why?
2:03 Which Wrike office is Thomas' favorite?
2:11 Thomas' introduction
2:40 Thomas' Wrike story: How did he embark on his Wrike journey?
3:29 Why did Thomas decide to pursue career in business?
4:20 What departments besides Finance does Thomas oversee? How does he manage them?
5:14 What does Thomas look for in leaders of the departments he manages?
5:50 What will the future of the industry look like?
7:20 What are Wrike's financial goals and how are planning to achieve them? What are the themes that are important for Thomas from the financial standpoint?
8:45 How to keep up with ever-changing regulatory requirements?
10:08 What will the future of work look like?
10:23 What is Thomas' take on trends like cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and AI?
11:32 What is Wrike's culture for Thomas?
12:32 What does set Wrike apart from its competitors? What are key differentiators?
14:25 How does Wrike prioritize releasing new product features?
16:09 What does make Wrike a unique place to work at?
17:00 What is Thomas looking for in potential hires?
18:06 What is one thing that every Wriker must have in order to thrive in the company?
18:48 What's Wrike secret for avoiding massive lay-offs? How does Wrike ensure financial stability? What are our growth plans?
20:55 What are the most exciting projects that Thomas is currently working on?
22:56 How does Thomas spend his spare time?
23:48 What's the most important part of being Wrike's CFO?
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