Why It Ranks #82
The most concentrated dose of operational intensity from a CEO who has proven it works at three consecutive companies. Slootman's playbook for transforming company performance is blunt, specific, and backed by an unmatched track record.
The Review
Frank Slootman has one of the most remarkable CEO track records in enterprise software: he took Data Domain from startup to $2.4 billion acquisition, ServiceNow from $100 million to $1.5 billion in revenue, and Snowflake through the largest software IPO in history. Amp It Up distills his approach into a short, intense book about raising expectations, increasing urgency, and elevating intensity across the entire organization.
Key Takeaways
- 1Raise expectations: most organizations operate far below their potential because nobody demands more
- 2Increase urgency: compress timelines and make deadlines real — velocity is a competitive advantage
- 3Narrow the focus: do fewer things but do them dramatically better
- 4Drivers versus passengers: identify and promote drivers, move passengers out of the way
Fun Facts
- •Snowflake's IPO raised $3.4 billion and was the largest-ever software IPO at the time
- •Warren Buffett invested in Snowflake's IPO — one of very few tech IPOs Berkshire has ever participated in
- •Slootman is Dutch-American and brings a characteristically direct European communication style
Book Details
Amp It Up by Frank Slootman
Pages
224
Goodreads Rating
3.97/5
Copies Sold
200K+
First Published
2022
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