Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi Praised as Silicon Valley's Best: Reviews Every Feature, Replies in 20 Minutes
Yuchenj_UW · x · 2026-09-19
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi is repeatedly called "the best CEO in Silicon Valley" by founders and investors. Yuchen Jin, who joined Databricks, shared what surprised him most:
- Hands-on: Ali reviews and comments on every new product feature in the launch email group
- Ultra-responsive: despite back-to-back meetings, he somehow always replies within 20 minutes
The thread argues these traits can't be taught — they come from a deeper place.
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