As a public company CEO, how do you balance quarterly results with long-term goals?
Replied byLuke Sarsfield
Chairman & CEO at Ridgewood Capital
Niche: Technology
Revenue: /month
Location: New York, USA
Started: 2002
You need a clear vision. We communicate our long-term strategy openly and then use quarterly reporting to demonstrate progress toward those goals. The important thing is not letting short-term reporting distract you from the bigger mission and long-term direction of the business.
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