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Terry Semel had previous experience managing a large media company, which is what Yahoo wanted to become at the time he was hired.
by natrius 18y ago
Terry Semel had previous experience managing a large media company, which is what Yahoo wanted to become at the time he was hired.
- neilc 18y agoSure, but he didn't have experience as a technology executive, and couldn't call "bullshit" on technical claims made by people reporting to him -- which is Joel's argument for why this sort of CEO isn't often a good idea.