Dull and robotic or jiu-jitsu tech bro — what is real Mark Zuckerberg like behind the scenes?
About this episode
The episode explores the true personality and leadership style of Mark Zuckerberg with insights from journalist Sheera Frenkel.
Who is Mark Zuckerberg really? Is he the awkward, robotic tech billionaire seen in public, or something very different behind closed doors? Sheera Frenkel, Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times journalist and co-author of the bestselling An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination , joins Adrian to examine the Meta chief's personality, upbringing and leadership style. From his privileged childhood and early coding obsession to Facebook's move fast culture, Zuckerberg's rise is a story of relentless ambition, fierce control and extraordinary resilience. Why you can trust the Irish Independent: learn about our editorial guidelines and AI use See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- Mark Zuckerberg
- technology
- leadership style
- journalism
- personalities
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