CEO Alteryx, Mark Anderson: Transformation Starts with Leadership

Guest: Mark Anderson, CEO at Alteryx In this episode, we cover: How Mark used his grit to put himself through college - and the parallel between sales and the game of golf. (3:22) ... Why “the absence of plan” is not part of Mark’s DNA - and why he is intentional about the time he puts into work, family, and friends. (7:15)... Palo Alto Networks: factors Mark considered as he evaluated the company, a look at his recruitment experience, and his 3 non-negotiables for hiring. (12:55) ... Mark reflects on some of Palo Alto’s wins, including their major stock increase in 2014 and the acquisition of Evident.io. (20:46) ... More on Palo Alto: Mark talks about Palo Alto’s change management approach and some of the challenges of the acquisition process. (26:08) ... Mark provides an overview of Alteryx and talks about the joys of being on the Alteryx team - and shares why 2021 became “the year of transformation.” (31:55) ... Why good leaders should help their teams learn from failures. (42:28) ... Mark’s advice to the aspiring CEO and his takeaways from his journey thus far. (47:26)