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'''Frank Slootman''' (born 1958) is a Dutch-born American business executive and author who has served as chief executive officer of three enterprise technology companies, each of which he led through an initial public offering. He is best known for his tenure as CEO and later chairman of the board of [[Snowflake Inc.]], the cloud-based data warehousing company, a role from which he retired as CEO in February 2024.<ref name="cnbc-retire">{{cite news |last=Kinsella |first=Jordan |date=2024-02-28 |title=Snowflake says Frank Slootman is retiring as CEO, stock plunges 20% |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/28/snowflake-says-frank-slootman-is-retiring-as-ceo-stock-plunges-20percent.html |work=CNBC |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Prior to Snowflake, Slootman served as CEO of [[ServiceNow]], the cloud-based IT service management company, and before that as CEO of [[Data Domain]], a data storage and deduplication company. His career has been defined by a distinctive pattern: joining companies founded by others and scaling them into large, publicly traded enterprises.<ref name="forbes-outsider">{{cite news |last=Konrad |first=Alex |date=2021-02-01 |title=The Outsider |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2021/02/01/the-outsider/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Born in the Netherlands and educated at [[Erasmus University Rotterdam]], Slootman relocated to the United States where he built his career in Silicon Valley. His management philosophy, characterized by an emphasis on urgency, directness, and operational discipline, has been the subject of significant coverage in the business press and was detailed in his book ''Amp It Up'', published in 2022.<ref name="siliconangle">{{cite web |title=Amping Snowflake: CEO Frank Slootman |url=https://siliconangle.com/2022/07/17/amping-snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman/ |publisher=SiliconANGLE |date=2022-07-17 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''Frank Slootman''' (born 1958) is a Dutch-born American business executive and author who has served as chief executive officer of three major enterprise technology companies: [[Data Domain]], [[ServiceNow]], and [[Snowflake Inc.]] Known for his ability to scale companies founded by others and guide them through [[initial public offerings]], Slootman has become one of the most prominent operational CEOs in the enterprise software industry. He led Snowflake through what was, at the time, the largest software IPO in history in September 2020, and previously took both Data Domain and ServiceNow public during his tenures as CEO.<ref name="forbes">{{cite news |last=Konrad |first=Alex |date=2021-02-01 |title=The Outsider |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2021/02/01/the-outsider/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Born in the Netherlands and educated at [[Erasmus University Rotterdam]], Slootman relocated to the United States, where he built a career defined by aggressive growth strategies and a direct, results-oriented management style. In February 2024, Snowflake announced Slootman's retirement as CEO, though he remained with the company as chairman of the board.<ref name="cnbc-retire">{{cite news |date=2024-02-28 |title=Snowflake says Frank Slootman is retiring as CEO, stock plunges 20% |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/28/snowflake-says-frank-slootman-is-retiring-as-ceo-stock-plunges-20percent.html |work=CNBC |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He is also the author of a book on management and has continued to serve on the boards of several technology companies.


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Frank Slootman was born in 1958 in the Netherlands.<ref name="forbes-outsider" /> He grew up in the Netherlands before eventually moving to the United States to pursue his career in the technology industry. Details about his early family life and upbringing remain largely private. According to profiles in major business publications, Slootman has spoken about his Dutch roots and the cultural influence of his upbringing on his direct, no-nonsense management style.<ref name="forbes-outsider" />
Frank Slootman was born in 1958 in the [[Netherlands]].<ref name="forbes" /> He grew up in the Netherlands before eventually relocating to the United States to pursue a career in the technology industry. Details about his early family life and upbringing are not widely documented in public sources. His Dutch origins and European upbringing later distinguished him in the American technology sector, where he developed a reputation for a blunt, no-nonsense management approach that some observers attributed in part to his cultural background.<ref name="bi-profile">{{cite news |title=Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman profile |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-profile-2021-3 |work=Business Insider |date=2021-03 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Slootman's background as a European immigrant in Silicon Valley has been a recurring theme in media profiles. ''Forbes'' described him as "the outsider" in a major 2021 profile, referencing both his origins outside the traditional Silicon Valley ecosystem and his pattern of entering companies as a professional CEO brought in to scale businesses that others had founded.<ref name="forbes-outsider" /> This outsider identity became a defining characteristic of his career narrative, distinguishing him from the founder-CEO archetype that has dominated the technology industry.
Slootman's path to the United States and the American technology industry represented a significant transition from his roots in the Netherlands. Before becoming one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after operational executives, he spent formative years in Europe, where he received his higher education.<ref name="lecho">{{cite news |title=Frank Slootman ou le maestro des IPO |url=https://www.lecho.be/entreprises/technologie/frank-slootman-ou-le-maestro-des-ipo/10251662.html |work=L'Echo |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==


Slootman attended [[Erasmus University Rotterdam]] in the Netherlands, one of the country's leading research universities known for its programs in economics and business.<ref name="forbes-outsider" /> His educational background in economics provided a foundation for his later career in business management and executive leadership in the technology sector. After completing his studies, Slootman eventually relocated to the United States, where he would build his career in enterprise software and data infrastructure.<ref name="bizjournals">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2020-01-31 |title=How the CEO of this closely watched unicorn runs the show |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2020/01/31/how-the-ceo-of-this-closely-watched-unicorn.html |work=San Francisco Business Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Slootman attended [[Erasmus University Rotterdam]], a prominent research university in the Netherlands known for its programs in economics and business.<ref name="forbes" /> His education at Erasmus provided a foundation in business and economics that would inform his later career as a technology executive. After completing his studies in the Netherlands, Slootman transitioned to the American technology sector, where he would spend the bulk of his professional career.<ref name="lecho" />


== Career ==
== Career ==
Slootman's career has been defined by a distinctive pattern: joining technology companies that were founded by others, scaling their operations, and taking them through successful initial public offerings. Over the course of three decades, he built a reputation as a specialist in accelerating the growth of enterprise technology companies and preparing them for the public markets.<ref name="forbes" />
=== Early Career ===
Before his tenure at Data Domain, Slootman held various positions in the technology industry. He gained experience in enterprise software and data management, building the operational expertise that would later define his career as a CEO.<ref name="bi-profile" /> His early career positions helped him develop a deep understanding of enterprise technology markets and the challenges associated with scaling software and hardware companies.


=== Data Domain ===
=== Data Domain ===


Slootman's first major CEO role came at Data Domain, an enterprise data storage company specializing in deduplication technology. He joined the company as CEO and led it through a period of rapid growth, ultimately taking it public. Data Domain's IPO marked the first of three such events that Slootman would oversee as CEO during his career.<ref name="forbes-outsider" /> The company's success in the enterprise storage market attracted significant attention from larger technology firms. Data Domain was ultimately acquired by [[EMC Corporation]] in 2009 in a deal that valued the company at approximately $2.4 billion, following a bidding war with [[NetApp]].<ref name="forbes-outsider" /> The Data Domain experience established Slootman's reputation as a CEO capable of taking a mid-stage technology company and transforming it into a high-growth public enterprise, a template he would repeat in his subsequent roles.
Slootman's first major CEO role came at [[Data Domain]], a data storage company specializing in deduplication technology for backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. He joined Data Domain as CEO and led the company through a period of rapid growth. Under his leadership, Data Domain went public, marking the first of three IPOs that Slootman would oversee during his career.<ref name="forbes" /><ref name="lecho" />
 
Data Domain's success under Slootman attracted the attention of larger technology companies. In 2009, [[EMC Corporation]] acquired Data Domain in a deal that validated Slootman's strategy of building the company into an attractive acquisition target. The Data Domain experience established a template that Slootman would repeat at subsequent companies: join a promising technology company with strong underlying technology, implement aggressive growth strategies, take the company public, and deliver significant returns to investors.<ref name="forbes" />


=== ServiceNow ===
=== ServiceNow ===


Following his time at Data Domain, Slootman was recruited to serve as CEO of [[ServiceNow]], a cloud-based IT service management platform founded by Fred Luddy. Slootman joined the company and was tasked with scaling it from a growing enterprise software business into a major publicly traded company.<ref name="sequoia">{{cite web |title=ServiceNow: From Starting Over at 50 to Dodging a $150B Mistake |url=https://sequoiacap.com/podcast/crucible-moments-servicenow/ |publisher=Sequoia Capital |date=2025-10-24 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Following his success at Data Domain, Slootman was recruited to serve as CEO of [[ServiceNow]], a cloud computing company that provided enterprise IT service management software. ServiceNow had been founded by Fred Luddy, who had built the company's initial product but sought an experienced operational leader to scale the business.<ref name="sequoia">{{cite web |title=ServiceNow: From Starting Over at 50 to Dodging a $150B Mistake |url=https://sequoiacap.com/podcast/crucible-moments-servicenow/ |publisher=Sequoia Capital |date=2025-10-24 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Slootman took over as CEO of ServiceNow and implemented significant changes to the company's go-to-market strategy and organizational structure. Under his leadership, ServiceNow experienced substantial revenue growth and expanded its customer base among large enterprises. He led the company through its initial public offering, which represented the second IPO of his career.<ref name="forbes" />


Under Slootman's leadership, ServiceNow went through its IPO and experienced substantial growth in both revenue and market capitalization. A 2025 podcast episode by Sequoia Capital's ''Crucible Moments'' series described how founder Fred Luddy "reinvented IT software for the cloud" and how "with CEO Frank Slootman they built a $150B+ company."<ref name="sequoia" /> Slootman's tenure at ServiceNow reinforced his reputation as an operator who could take a promising enterprise technology company and drive it to scale through disciplined execution and a focus on growth.
During his tenure at ServiceNow, Slootman helped transform the company from a mid-stage startup into a major enterprise software platform. According to Sequoia Capital, Slootman and Luddy together built ServiceNow into a company valued at more than $150 billion.<ref name="sequoia" /> His time at ServiceNow further cemented his reputation as one of the technology industry's most effective operational CEOs—an executive capable of taking a company with strong technology and accelerating its path to scale and profitability.


The ServiceNow experience was significant in establishing Slootman's model of professional CEO leadership at founder-led companies. Rather than displacing the company's founding vision, Slootman focused on operationalizing and scaling the existing product and business model, bringing structure, urgency, and market discipline to the organization.<ref name="sequoia" /> ServiceNow has since grown into one of the largest enterprise software companies in the world, with a market capitalization exceeding $150 billion.<ref name="sequoia" />
Slootman eventually departed ServiceNow, and the company continued to grow under subsequent leadership. His tenure there remained a frequently cited example of successful CEO succession in Silicon Valley, where founders often struggle to find external executives capable of maintaining growth while professionalizing operations.<ref name="sequoia" />


=== Snowflake Inc. ===
=== Snowflake Inc. ===
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==== Appointment as CEO ====
==== Appointment as CEO ====


In 2019, Slootman was appointed CEO of [[Snowflake Inc.]], a cloud-based data warehousing company. At the time, Snowflake was a closely watched private company—often referred to as a "unicorn"—that had been growing rapidly in the competitive cloud data analytics market.<ref name="bizjournals" /> Slootman replaced Bob Muglia, who had served as CEO since 2014. The appointment was seen as a strategic move to bring in a proven operator who could take the company through an IPO and the transition to a public company.<ref name="bizjournals" />
In April 2019, Slootman was appointed CEO of [[Snowflake Inc.]], a cloud-based data warehousing company. Snowflake had been founded in 2012 and had built a cloud-native data platform that allowed customers to store, manage, and analyze large volumes of data across multiple cloud providers. Prior to Slootman's arrival, the company had been growing but had not yet reached the scale or operational maturity needed for a public offering.<ref name="bizjournals">{{cite news |title=How the CEO of this closely watched unicorn... |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2020/01/31/how-the-ceo-of-this-closely-watched-unicorn.html |work=San Francisco Business Times |date=2020-01-31 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Slootman's appointment was closely watched in the technology industry, given his track record of guiding companies through IPOs. Investors and analysts noted that his arrival at Snowflake signaled the company's intent to go public in the near future.<ref name="bizjournals" /> He brought with him a management philosophy centered on operational intensity, accountability, and aggressive revenue growth targets.


The ''San Francisco Business Times'' profiled Slootman's approach shortly after he joined Snowflake, describing how the CEO ran the company with an emphasis on performance and accountability.<ref name="bizjournals" /> ''Business Insider'' also published an extensive profile of Slootman's leadership at Snowflake, examining his management style and the culture he cultivated at the company.<ref name="bi-profile">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2021-03 |title=Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman Profile |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-profile-2021-3 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Growth and IPO ====


==== Snowflake IPO ====
Under Slootman's leadership, Snowflake accelerated its growth trajectory. He restructured the sales organization, expanded the company's enterprise customer base, and increased the pace of product development. The company's revenue grew significantly during his first year as CEO.<ref name="forbes" />


Snowflake's IPO on September 16, 2020, was one of the largest software IPOs in history. The company priced its shares at $120 per share and saw them more than double on the first day of trading, reaching a market capitalization of approximately $70 billion at the close of its first trading day. The IPO raised approximately $3.4 billion, making it the largest software IPO at the time.<ref name="fortune">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2020-12-04 |title=Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman salary, net worth |url=https://fortune.com/2020/12/04/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-salary-net-worth/ |work=Fortune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The event attracted particular attention because [[Berkshire Hathaway]], the investment conglomerate led by [[Warren Buffett]], participated in the IPO—a rare move for a company not typically associated with high-growth technology investments.<ref name="fortune" />
In September 2020, Slootman led Snowflake through its initial public offering on the [[New York Stock Exchange]]. The IPO was notable for several reasons: it was the largest software IPO in history at the time, and it attracted the attention of [[Berkshire Hathaway]], the conglomerate led by [[Warren Buffett]], which made a rare investment in a technology IPO by purchasing shares. On its first day of trading, Snowflake's stock more than doubled, giving the company a market capitalization exceeding $70 billion.<ref name="fortune">{{cite news |title=Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman salary, net worth |url=https://fortune.com/2020/12/04/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-salary-net-worth/ |work=Fortune |date=2020-12-04 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


''Fortune'' reported on Slootman's compensation and financial standing following the IPO, noting the significant value of his equity stake in the company.<ref name="fortune" /> The Snowflake IPO marked the third time in Slootman's career that he had taken a company public, cementing his unusual track record as a "serial IPO CEO" in the technology industry.<ref name="forbes-outsider" />
The successful IPO made Slootman one of the wealthiest executives in the technology industry. According to ''Fortune'', Slootman's compensation and equity holdings at Snowflake were substantial, reflecting the company's rapid increase in valuation under his leadership.<ref name="fortune" />


==== Leadership and Management Philosophy ====
==== Tenure as CEO ====


Slootman's management approach at Snowflake drew significant attention from the technology press and business community. He was profiled extensively for his demanding, results-oriented leadership style, which he described in detail in his 2022 book ''Amp It Up: Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity''.<ref name="siliconangle" />
Following the IPO, Slootman continued to lead Snowflake's expansion. The company grew its customer base, increased its revenue, and expanded its product offerings to include features for data sharing, data applications, and artificial intelligence workloads. Slootman maintained an intense focus on revenue growth and operational discipline, consistent with the management approach he had employed at his previous companies.<ref name="siliconangle">{{cite news |title=Amping Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman |url=https://siliconangle.com/2022/07/17/amping-snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman/ |work=SiliconANGLE |date=2022-07-17 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In a 2022 interview with SiliconANGLE, Slootman discussed his philosophy of "amping up" organizations—raising the bar on performance expectations, increasing the sense of urgency, and driving intensity across all levels of the company.<ref name="siliconangle" /> This approach, which he argued was essential for companies operating in fast-moving technology markets, became closely associated with his personal brand as a CEO.
In June 2023, Slootman addressed rumors that he was planning to resign from Snowflake, dismissing them as "FUD" (fear, uncertainty, and doubt). He affirmed his commitment to the company and its growth trajectory at the time.<ref name="bi-fud">{{cite news |title=Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman says rumors that he's resigning are FUD |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-says-rumors-that-hes-resigning-are-fud-2023-6 |work=Business Insider |date=2023-06 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


''Forbes'' characterized Slootman's approach as that of an "outsider" who brought a fresh, uncompromising perspective to companies that needed operational transformation to reach their potential.<ref name="forbes-outsider" /> His Dutch directness and willingness to make difficult personnel and strategic decisions became recurring themes in profiles of his leadership. ''Business Insider'' noted that Slootman's management style could be polarizing, with supporters praising his effectiveness and detractors finding his approach abrasive.<ref name="bi-profile" />
==== Retirement as CEO ====


In June 2023, Slootman publicly addressed rumors that he planned to resign from Snowflake, calling them "FUD" (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) and affirming his commitment to the company.<ref name="bi-fud">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2023-06 |title=Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman says rumors that he's resigning are 'FUD' |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-says-rumors-that-hes-resigning-are-fud-2023-6 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
On February 28, 2024, Snowflake announced that Slootman was retiring as CEO, effective immediately. He was succeeded by Sridhar Ramaswamy, a former senior vice president at Snowflake who had previously worked at [[Google]]. The announcement caused Snowflake's stock to decline approximately 20 percent in after-hours trading, reflecting investor concern over the leadership transition.<ref name="cnbc-retire" />


==== Retirement as CEO and Transition to Chairman ====
Despite stepping down as CEO, Slootman remained with Snowflake as chairman of the board of directors, maintaining a governance role within the company.<ref name="cnbc-retire" />


On February 28, 2024, Snowflake announced that Slootman was retiring from his position as CEO. The news sent Snowflake's stock down approximately 20 percent in after-hours trading, reflecting the market's view of Slootman's importance to the company's performance and strategic direction.<ref name="cnbc-retire" /> Sridhar Ramaswamy, a former senior vice president of AI at Snowflake, was named as his successor.<ref name="cnbc-retire" />
=== Post-CEO Activities ===


Following his departure as CEO, Slootman transitioned to the role of chairman of the board of directors at Snowflake, a position he continued to hold as of 2026.<ref name="cnbc-retire" /><ref name="barrons">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2025-06-09 |title=Snowflake Chairman Plans to Sell Over $600 Million of Stock |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/snowflake-stock-sale-chairman-ea6261bf?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcshwRKHJR_xJulU0-CvwEFB4e1nd846uUG2Oa9L-z64Z8gIdSEvmjS&gaa_ts=699d35d5&gaa_sig=T2pf40ghtwMfjQdOINXokAL_hzXdz5WTwFUgEoF7OOpTJQRXdrR8KF8IM4cIm0wBcNG8nIu4UFpj8Xfw96ifyA%3D%3D |work=Barron's |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Board Service ====


==== Stock Sales ====
Following his retirement as Snowflake CEO, Slootman continued to serve as chairman of Snowflake's board while also taking on additional board positions at other technology companies. In March 2025, data security company Cyera announced the appointment of Slootman to its board of directors. Cyera described itself as a fast-growing data security company and cited Slootman's extensive experience in scaling enterprise technology businesses as a factor in his appointment.<ref name="cyera">{{cite web |title=Cyera Appoints Renowned Tech Exec Frank Slootman to Board of Directors |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250325744647/en/Cyera-Appoints-Renowned-Tech-Exec-Frank-Slootman-to-Board-of-Directors |publisher=Business Wire |date=2025-03-25 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In June 2025, ''Barron's'' reported that Slootman had announced plans to sell approximately 3 million shares of Snowflake stock, with a total value exceeding $600 million at the time of the announcement.<ref name="barrons" /> In the following months, Slootman executed a series of stock sales as part of this plan. In January 2026, he sold 180,070 shares of Snowflake common stock for approximately $41.35 million.<ref name="investing-jan">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-01 |title=Slootman Frank sells Snowflake (SNOW) shares worth $41.35 million |url=https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/slootman-frank-sells-snowflake-snow-shares-worth-4135-million-93CH-4461742 |work=Investing.com |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> In February 2026, he sold an additional 100,000 shares for approximately $17.69 million and 105,900 shares for approximately $17.7 million in separate transactions.<ref name="marketbeat">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02-19 |title=Frank Slootman Sells 100,000 Shares of Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) Stock |url=https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/frank-slootman-sells-100000-shares-of-snowflake-nysesnow-stock-2026-02-19/ |work=MarketBeat |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="investing-feb">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02-19 |title=Slootman Frank sells Snowflake (SNOW) stock worth $17.7 million |url=https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/slootman-frank-sells-snowflake-snow-stock-worth-177-million-93CH-4515049 |work=Investing.com |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> These transactions were publicly disclosed through regulatory filings as insider transactions.
==== Snowflake Stock Sales ====


=== Board Memberships ===
In June 2025, it was reported that Slootman planned to sell approximately 3 million shares of Snowflake stock, a holding valued at over $600 million at the time.<ref name="barrons">{{cite news |title=Snowflake Chairman Plans to Sell Over $600 Million of Stock |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/snowflake-stock-sale-chairman-ea6261bf |work=Barron's |date=2025-06-09 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Subsequent filings showed Slootman executing a series of stock sales in early 2026. In January 2026, he sold 180,070 shares for approximately $41.35 million.<ref name="investing-jan">{{cite news |title=Slootman Frank sells Snowflake (SNOW) shares worth $41.35 million |url=https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/slootman-frank-sells-snowflake-snow-shares-worth-4135-million-93CH-4461742 |work=Investing.com |date=2026-01 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> In February 2026, he sold an additional 100,000 shares for approximately $17.69 million and a further 105,900 shares for approximately $17.7 million.<ref name="marketbeat">{{cite news |title=Frank Slootman Sells 100,000 Shares of Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) Stock |url=https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/frank-slootman-sells-100000-shares-of-snowflake-nysesnow-stock-2026-02-19/ |work=MarketBeat |date=2026-02-19 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="investing-feb">{{cite news |title=Slootman Frank sells Snowflake (SNOW) stock worth $17.7 million |url=https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/slootman-frank-sells-snowflake-snow-stock-worth-177-million-93CH-4515049 |work=Investing.com |date=2026-02 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In March 2025, Slootman was appointed to the board of directors of Cyera, a data security company. The announcement described Slootman as a "renowned tech exec" and noted that his appointment reflected Cyera's ambitions as a growing enterprise security firm.<ref name="cyera">{{cite web |title=Cyera Appoints Renowned Tech Exec Frank Slootman to Board of Directors |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250325744647/en/Cyera-Appoints-Renowned-Tech-Exec-Frank-Slootman-to-Board-of-Directors |publisher=Business Wire |date=2025-03-25 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> This appointment indicated Slootman's continued involvement in the technology industry in a governance capacity following his retirement as an operating CEO.
=== Management Philosophy ===


=== ''Amp It Up'' ===
Slootman has been characterized by a direct, demanding management style that emphasizes urgency, accountability, and measurable results. His approach has been described as intense and sometimes abrasive, but consistently focused on driving growth.<ref name="bi-profile" /> He is known for moving quickly to restructure organizations, replace underperforming leaders, and establish aggressive performance targets upon joining a company.<ref name="forbes" />


In 2022, Slootman published ''Amp It Up: Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity'', a book outlining his management philosophy and drawing on his experiences at Data Domain, ServiceNow, and Snowflake.<ref name="siliconangle" /> The book articulated Slootman's core leadership principles, including the importance of setting high expectations, driving urgency throughout an organization, and maintaining intensity in execution. It received attention in the business and technology press, and Slootman discussed its themes in multiple media appearances and interviews.<ref name="siliconangle" />
His philosophy on leadership and urgency has been discussed in broader industry conversations about CEO management styles. Commentary from the enterprise software community has highlighted Slootman's belief that organizational urgency must originate from the CEO and cascade throughout the company, a principle he applied across all three of his major CEO roles.<ref name="saastr">{{cite web |title=Yes, You Want the Team Happy. But If the CEO Doesn't Have a Strong Sense of Urgency, the Team Like Never Does |url=https://www.saastr.com/yes-you-want-the-team-happy-but-if-the-ceo-doesnt-have-a-strong-sense-of-urgency-the-team-like-never-does/ |publisher=SaaStr |date=2025-08-19 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The book's influence extended beyond Snowflake. A 2025 article on the SaaStr business blog referenced Slootman's philosophy of urgency in the context of a broader discussion about CEO leadership and company performance, citing the approach as an example of how operational intensity can drive results in technology companies.<ref name="saastr">{{cite web |title=Yes, You Want the Team Happy. But If the CEO Doesn't Have a Strong Sense of Urgency, the Team Like Never Does |url=https://www.saastr.com/yes-you-want-the-team-happy-but-if-the-ceo-doesnt-have-a-strong-sense-of-urgency-the-team-like-never-does/ |publisher=SaaStr |date=2025-08-19 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Slootman is also an author. He has written about management and leadership in the technology industry, sharing his perspectives on scaling companies and navigating the challenges of high-growth environments.<ref name="forbes" />


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Slootman was born in the Netherlands and later became a resident of the United States, where he has spent the majority of his professional career.<ref name="forbes-outsider" /> He has maintained a relatively private personal life compared to many prominent Silicon Valley executives. Media profiles have noted his Dutch background and its influence on his direct communication style.<ref name="forbes-outsider" />
Slootman was born in the Netherlands and later became a resident of the United States.<ref name="forbes" /> He has maintained a relatively private personal life compared to many Silicon Valley executives. His compensation and equity holdings at Snowflake became a matter of public record following the company's IPO, with ''Fortune'' reporting on his salary and net worth in 2020.<ref name="fortune" />


A Belgian financial newspaper, ''L'Écho'', profiled Slootman under the headline describing him as "the maestro of IPOs," reflecting his prominence in European business media as a Dutch-born executive who achieved significant success in American technology companies.<ref name="lecho">{{cite news |last= |first= |date= |title=Frank Slootman ou le maestro des IPO |url=https://www.lecho.be/entreprises/technologie/frank-slootman-ou-le-maestro-des-ipo/10251662.html |work=L'Écho |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Slootman has been described in media profiles as someone who brings a European directness to American corporate culture. His management style and personal demeanor have been subjects of profile pieces in major business publications including ''Forbes'' and ''Business Insider''.<ref name="forbes" /><ref name="bi-profile" />


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Slootman's career has been the subject of extensive coverage in major business and financial publications, including ''Forbes'', ''Fortune'', ''Barron's'', ''Business Insider'', and CNBC. His record of taking three companies through IPOs is considered unusual in the technology industry, where most CEOs are associated with a single major company or public offering.<ref name="forbes-outsider" /><ref name="lecho" />
Slootman's career has been marked by recognition for his ability to scale enterprise technology companies and execute successful IPOs. His track record of three IPOs—at Data Domain, ServiceNow, and Snowflake—is frequently cited as a distinguishing achievement in the technology industry.<ref name="lecho" />
 
The Snowflake IPO in September 2020 brought Slootman particular attention, as it was the largest software IPO in history at the time and attracted investment from Berkshire Hathaway, an endorsement that was widely noted given Warren Buffett's historical reluctance to invest in technology companies.<ref name="fortune" />


''Forbes'' featured Slootman in a prominent 2021 profile titled "The Outsider," which examined his career trajectory and management approach.<ref name="forbes-outsider" /> ''Fortune'' profiled his compensation and financial standing following the Snowflake IPO, one of the largest in software history.<ref name="fortune" /> Sequoia Capital featured the ServiceNow story, including Slootman's role, in its ''Crucible Moments'' podcast series in 2025, placing the company's development alongside other major technology success stories.<ref name="sequoia" />
Belgian financial newspaper ''L'Echo'' referred to Slootman as a "maestro des IPO" (maestro of IPOs), reflecting his reputation in European and international business media.<ref name="lecho" /> ''Forbes'' profiled him extensively in 2021 under the headline "The Outsider," examining his career trajectory and management approach.<ref name="forbes" />


His book ''Amp It Up'' further contributed to his profile as a management thinker and practitioner, generating discussion in business media and among enterprise technology leaders about leadership philosophy and organizational performance.<ref name="siliconangle" />
His appointment to additional boards following his retirement from the Snowflake CEO role, including Cyera in 2025, reflected continued demand for his expertise in the enterprise technology sector.<ref name="cyera" />


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Slootman's career is distinguished by his record of leading three separate enterprise technology companies through IPOs—Data Domain, ServiceNow, and Snowflake—each time joining as a professional CEO rather than as a founder. This pattern has made him one of the most prominent examples of the professional CEO model in Silicon Valley, in contrast to the founder-led model exemplified by figures such as [[Mark Zuckerberg]] or [[Jeff Bezos]].<ref name="forbes-outsider" />
Slootman's career represents a distinctive model of executive leadership in the technology industry. Rather than founding companies, he built his reputation by taking over existing enterprises at critical growth stages and transforming them into large-scale public companies. This pattern—demonstrated across Data Domain, ServiceNow, and Snowflake—established him as one of the most effective operational CEOs in Silicon Valley history.<ref name="forbes" />
 
His tenure at ServiceNow, in particular, illustrated the value of pairing a visionary founder with a disciplined operational leader. Founder Fred Luddy created the company's technology, while Slootman provided the commercial and organizational infrastructure to scale it into a major enterprise platform. The Sequoia Capital podcast series ''Crucible Moments'' dedicated an episode to the ServiceNow story, examining how the founder-CEO partnership contributed to building a company valued at more than $150 billion.<ref name="sequoia" />


ServiceNow, which Slootman helped scale during his tenure as CEO, has grown into a company with a market capitalization exceeding $150 billion.<ref name="sequoia" /> Snowflake's IPO in 2020 was one of the largest in software history and attracted investment from [[Berkshire Hathaway]], underscoring the company's standing in the market at the time of its public debut.<ref name="fortune" />
At Snowflake, Slootman's impact was reflected in the company's trajectory from a privately held cloud data company to one of the most highly valued enterprise technology firms in the public markets. The record-setting IPO and subsequent growth during his CEO tenure cemented his status as a leader capable of delivering outsized returns for investors and employees.<ref name="fortune" />


Slootman's management philosophy, centered on raising expectations and increasing urgency, has been discussed in the context of broader debates about leadership and performance in the technology industry.<ref name="saastr" /> His book ''Amp It Up'' codified this approach, and his ideas have been referenced by business commentators and practitioners in discussions about how to drive growth in enterprise technology companies.<ref name="siliconangle" />
Slootman's management philosophy, centered on urgency and accountability, has influenced broader discussions about leadership in the technology sector. His approach stands in contrast to more consensus-driven management styles common in Silicon Valley, and his career has been studied as an example of how operational intensity can drive company performance in competitive markets.<ref name="saastr" /><ref name="siliconangle" />


As of 2026, Slootman continues to be active in the technology industry as chairman of the board of Snowflake and as a board member at Cyera, indicating an ongoing role in governance and strategic oversight at technology companies.<ref name="barrons" /><ref name="cyera" />
As of early 2026, Slootman continued to serve as chairman of Snowflake's board and held board positions at other technology companies, maintaining an active role in the enterprise technology ecosystem he helped shape over more than two decades.<ref name="cnbc-retire" /><ref name="cyera" />


== References ==
== References ==
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Frank Slootman
Frank Slootman
BornTemplate:Birth year and age
BirthplaceNetherlands
NationalityAmerican, Dutch
OccupationBusiness executive, author
TitleChairman of the Board
EmployerSnowflake Inc.
Known forCEO of Snowflake Inc., CEO of ServiceNow, CEO of Data Domain
EducationErasmus University Rotterdam

Frank Slootman (born 1958) is a Dutch-born American business executive and author who has served as chief executive officer of three major enterprise technology companies: Data Domain, ServiceNow, and Snowflake Inc. Known for his ability to scale companies founded by others and guide them through initial public offerings, Slootman has become one of the most prominent operational CEOs in the enterprise software industry. He led Snowflake through what was, at the time, the largest software IPO in history in September 2020, and previously took both Data Domain and ServiceNow public during his tenures as CEO.[1] Born in the Netherlands and educated at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Slootman relocated to the United States, where he built a career defined by aggressive growth strategies and a direct, results-oriented management style. In February 2024, Snowflake announced Slootman's retirement as CEO, though he remained with the company as chairman of the board.[2] He is also the author of a book on management and has continued to serve on the boards of several technology companies.

Early Life

Frank Slootman was born in 1958 in the Netherlands.[1] He grew up in the Netherlands before eventually relocating to the United States to pursue a career in the technology industry. Details about his early family life and upbringing are not widely documented in public sources. His Dutch origins and European upbringing later distinguished him in the American technology sector, where he developed a reputation for a blunt, no-nonsense management approach that some observers attributed in part to his cultural background.[3]

Slootman's path to the United States and the American technology industry represented a significant transition from his roots in the Netherlands. Before becoming one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after operational executives, he spent formative years in Europe, where he received his higher education.[4]

Education

Slootman attended Erasmus University Rotterdam, a prominent research university in the Netherlands known for its programs in economics and business.[1] His education at Erasmus provided a foundation in business and economics that would inform his later career as a technology executive. After completing his studies in the Netherlands, Slootman transitioned to the American technology sector, where he would spend the bulk of his professional career.[4]

Career

Slootman's career has been defined by a distinctive pattern: joining technology companies that were founded by others, scaling their operations, and taking them through successful initial public offerings. Over the course of three decades, he built a reputation as a specialist in accelerating the growth of enterprise technology companies and preparing them for the public markets.[1]

Early Career

Before his tenure at Data Domain, Slootman held various positions in the technology industry. He gained experience in enterprise software and data management, building the operational expertise that would later define his career as a CEO.[3] His early career positions helped him develop a deep understanding of enterprise technology markets and the challenges associated with scaling software and hardware companies.

Data Domain

Slootman's first major CEO role came at Data Domain, a data storage company specializing in deduplication technology for backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. He joined Data Domain as CEO and led the company through a period of rapid growth. Under his leadership, Data Domain went public, marking the first of three IPOs that Slootman would oversee during his career.[1][4]

Data Domain's success under Slootman attracted the attention of larger technology companies. In 2009, EMC Corporation acquired Data Domain in a deal that validated Slootman's strategy of building the company into an attractive acquisition target. The Data Domain experience established a template that Slootman would repeat at subsequent companies: join a promising technology company with strong underlying technology, implement aggressive growth strategies, take the company public, and deliver significant returns to investors.[1]

ServiceNow

Following his success at Data Domain, Slootman was recruited to serve as CEO of ServiceNow, a cloud computing company that provided enterprise IT service management software. ServiceNow had been founded by Fred Luddy, who had built the company's initial product but sought an experienced operational leader to scale the business.[5]

Slootman took over as CEO of ServiceNow and implemented significant changes to the company's go-to-market strategy and organizational structure. Under his leadership, ServiceNow experienced substantial revenue growth and expanded its customer base among large enterprises. He led the company through its initial public offering, which represented the second IPO of his career.[1]

During his tenure at ServiceNow, Slootman helped transform the company from a mid-stage startup into a major enterprise software platform. According to Sequoia Capital, Slootman and Luddy together built ServiceNow into a company valued at more than $150 billion.[5] His time at ServiceNow further cemented his reputation as one of the technology industry's most effective operational CEOs—an executive capable of taking a company with strong technology and accelerating its path to scale and profitability.

Slootman eventually departed ServiceNow, and the company continued to grow under subsequent leadership. His tenure there remained a frequently cited example of successful CEO succession in Silicon Valley, where founders often struggle to find external executives capable of maintaining growth while professionalizing operations.[5]

Snowflake Inc.

Appointment as CEO

In April 2019, Slootman was appointed CEO of Snowflake Inc., a cloud-based data warehousing company. Snowflake had been founded in 2012 and had built a cloud-native data platform that allowed customers to store, manage, and analyze large volumes of data across multiple cloud providers. Prior to Slootman's arrival, the company had been growing but had not yet reached the scale or operational maturity needed for a public offering.[6]

Slootman's appointment was closely watched in the technology industry, given his track record of guiding companies through IPOs. Investors and analysts noted that his arrival at Snowflake signaled the company's intent to go public in the near future.[6] He brought with him a management philosophy centered on operational intensity, accountability, and aggressive revenue growth targets.

Growth and IPO

Under Slootman's leadership, Snowflake accelerated its growth trajectory. He restructured the sales organization, expanded the company's enterprise customer base, and increased the pace of product development. The company's revenue grew significantly during his first year as CEO.[1]

In September 2020, Slootman led Snowflake through its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The IPO was notable for several reasons: it was the largest software IPO in history at the time, and it attracted the attention of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by Warren Buffett, which made a rare investment in a technology IPO by purchasing shares. On its first day of trading, Snowflake's stock more than doubled, giving the company a market capitalization exceeding $70 billion.[7]

The successful IPO made Slootman one of the wealthiest executives in the technology industry. According to Fortune, Slootman's compensation and equity holdings at Snowflake were substantial, reflecting the company's rapid increase in valuation under his leadership.[7]

Tenure as CEO

Following the IPO, Slootman continued to lead Snowflake's expansion. The company grew its customer base, increased its revenue, and expanded its product offerings to include features for data sharing, data applications, and artificial intelligence workloads. Slootman maintained an intense focus on revenue growth and operational discipline, consistent with the management approach he had employed at his previous companies.[8]

In June 2023, Slootman addressed rumors that he was planning to resign from Snowflake, dismissing them as "FUD" (fear, uncertainty, and doubt). He affirmed his commitment to the company and its growth trajectory at the time.[9]

Retirement as CEO

On February 28, 2024, Snowflake announced that Slootman was retiring as CEO, effective immediately. He was succeeded by Sridhar Ramaswamy, a former senior vice president at Snowflake who had previously worked at Google. The announcement caused Snowflake's stock to decline approximately 20 percent in after-hours trading, reflecting investor concern over the leadership transition.[2]

Despite stepping down as CEO, Slootman remained with Snowflake as chairman of the board of directors, maintaining a governance role within the company.[2]

Post-CEO Activities

Board Service

Following his retirement as Snowflake CEO, Slootman continued to serve as chairman of Snowflake's board while also taking on additional board positions at other technology companies. In March 2025, data security company Cyera announced the appointment of Slootman to its board of directors. Cyera described itself as a fast-growing data security company and cited Slootman's extensive experience in scaling enterprise technology businesses as a factor in his appointment.[10]

Snowflake Stock Sales

In June 2025, it was reported that Slootman planned to sell approximately 3 million shares of Snowflake stock, a holding valued at over $600 million at the time.[11] Subsequent filings showed Slootman executing a series of stock sales in early 2026. In January 2026, he sold 180,070 shares for approximately $41.35 million.[12] In February 2026, he sold an additional 100,000 shares for approximately $17.69 million and a further 105,900 shares for approximately $17.7 million.[13][14]

Management Philosophy

Slootman has been characterized by a direct, demanding management style that emphasizes urgency, accountability, and measurable results. His approach has been described as intense and sometimes abrasive, but consistently focused on driving growth.[3] He is known for moving quickly to restructure organizations, replace underperforming leaders, and establish aggressive performance targets upon joining a company.[1]

His philosophy on leadership and urgency has been discussed in broader industry conversations about CEO management styles. Commentary from the enterprise software community has highlighted Slootman's belief that organizational urgency must originate from the CEO and cascade throughout the company, a principle he applied across all three of his major CEO roles.[15]

Slootman is also an author. He has written about management and leadership in the technology industry, sharing his perspectives on scaling companies and navigating the challenges of high-growth environments.[1]

Personal Life

Slootman was born in the Netherlands and later became a resident of the United States.[1] He has maintained a relatively private personal life compared to many Silicon Valley executives. His compensation and equity holdings at Snowflake became a matter of public record following the company's IPO, with Fortune reporting on his salary and net worth in 2020.[7]

Slootman has been described in media profiles as someone who brings a European directness to American corporate culture. His management style and personal demeanor have been subjects of profile pieces in major business publications including Forbes and Business Insider.[1][3]

Recognition

Slootman's career has been marked by recognition for his ability to scale enterprise technology companies and execute successful IPOs. His track record of three IPOs—at Data Domain, ServiceNow, and Snowflake—is frequently cited as a distinguishing achievement in the technology industry.[4]

The Snowflake IPO in September 2020 brought Slootman particular attention, as it was the largest software IPO in history at the time and attracted investment from Berkshire Hathaway, an endorsement that was widely noted given Warren Buffett's historical reluctance to invest in technology companies.[7]

Belgian financial newspaper L'Echo referred to Slootman as a "maestro des IPO" (maestro of IPOs), reflecting his reputation in European and international business media.[4] Forbes profiled him extensively in 2021 under the headline "The Outsider," examining his career trajectory and management approach.[1]

His appointment to additional boards following his retirement from the Snowflake CEO role, including Cyera in 2025, reflected continued demand for his expertise in the enterprise technology sector.[10]

Legacy

Slootman's career represents a distinctive model of executive leadership in the technology industry. Rather than founding companies, he built his reputation by taking over existing enterprises at critical growth stages and transforming them into large-scale public companies. This pattern—demonstrated across Data Domain, ServiceNow, and Snowflake—established him as one of the most effective operational CEOs in Silicon Valley history.[1]

His tenure at ServiceNow, in particular, illustrated the value of pairing a visionary founder with a disciplined operational leader. Founder Fred Luddy created the company's technology, while Slootman provided the commercial and organizational infrastructure to scale it into a major enterprise platform. The Sequoia Capital podcast series Crucible Moments dedicated an episode to the ServiceNow story, examining how the founder-CEO partnership contributed to building a company valued at more than $150 billion.[5]

At Snowflake, Slootman's impact was reflected in the company's trajectory from a privately held cloud data company to one of the most highly valued enterprise technology firms in the public markets. The record-setting IPO and subsequent growth during his CEO tenure cemented his status as a leader capable of delivering outsized returns for investors and employees.[7]

Slootman's management philosophy, centered on urgency and accountability, has influenced broader discussions about leadership in the technology sector. His approach stands in contrast to more consensus-driven management styles common in Silicon Valley, and his career has been studied as an example of how operational intensity can drive company performance in competitive markets.[15][8]

As of early 2026, Slootman continued to serve as chairman of Snowflake's board and held board positions at other technology companies, maintaining an active role in the enterprise technology ecosystem he helped shape over more than two decades.[2][10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 KonradAlexAlex"The Outsider".Forbes.2021-02-01.https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2021/02/01/the-outsider/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Snowflake says Frank Slootman is retiring as CEO, stock plunges 20%".CNBC.2024-02-28.https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/28/snowflake-says-frank-slootman-is-retiring-as-ceo-stock-plunges-20percent.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman profile".Business Insider.2021-03.https://www.businessinsider.com/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-profile-2021-3.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Frank Slootman ou le maestro des IPO".L'Echo.https://www.lecho.be/entreprises/technologie/frank-slootman-ou-le-maestro-des-ipo/10251662.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "ServiceNow: From Starting Over at 50 to Dodging a $150B Mistake".Sequoia Capital.2025-10-24.https://sequoiacap.com/podcast/crucible-moments-servicenow/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "How the CEO of this closely watched unicorn...".San Francisco Business Times.2020-01-31.https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2020/01/31/how-the-ceo-of-this-closely-watched-unicorn.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman salary, net worth".Fortune.2020-12-04.https://fortune.com/2020/12/04/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-salary-net-worth/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Amping Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman".SiliconANGLE.2022-07-17.https://siliconangle.com/2022/07/17/amping-snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman says rumors that he's resigning are FUD".Business Insider.2023-06.https://www.businessinsider.com/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-says-rumors-that-hes-resigning-are-fud-2023-6.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Cyera Appoints Renowned Tech Exec Frank Slootman to Board of Directors".Business Wire.2025-03-25.https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250325744647/en/Cyera-Appoints-Renowned-Tech-Exec-Frank-Slootman-to-Board-of-Directors.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "Snowflake Chairman Plans to Sell Over $600 Million of Stock".Barron's.2025-06-09.https://www.barrons.com/articles/snowflake-stock-sale-chairman-ea6261bf.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "Slootman Frank sells Snowflake (SNOW) shares worth $41.35 million".Investing.com.2026-01.https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/slootman-frank-sells-snowflake-snow-shares-worth-4135-million-93CH-4461742.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "Frank Slootman Sells 100,000 Shares of Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) Stock".MarketBeat.2026-02-19.https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/frank-slootman-sells-100000-shares-of-snowflake-nysesnow-stock-2026-02-19/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "Slootman Frank sells Snowflake (SNOW) stock worth $17.7 million".Investing.com.2026-02.https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/slootman-frank-sells-snowflake-snow-stock-worth-177-million-93CH-4515049.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Yes, You Want the Team Happy. But If the CEO Doesn't Have a Strong Sense of Urgency, the Team Like Never Does".SaaStr.2025-08-19.https://www.saastr.com/yes-you-want-the-team-happy-but-if-the-ceo-doesnt-have-a-strong-sense-of-urgency-the-team-like-never-does/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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