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Fidji Simo

Former President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, MAPLEBEAR INC

Search every verified Fidji Simo interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart and incoming CEO of OpenAI Applications, has spoken about her leadership philosophy and the need for a balance of masculine and feminine energy in the workplace. In response to Mark Zuckerberg's comments on "masculine energy," Simo stated that she believes there is a need for both, noting that women may need "masculine energy" to make hard decisions but should balance that with "feminine energy," and that the same is true for men. She has also discussed her approach to management, emphasizing the importance of sharing context with teams, clearing roadblocks, and spotting and unleashing each individual's "magic" or unique strengths. Simo has described her vision for Instacart as a "technology backbone" for the grocery industry, moving beyond its origins as a delivery app to power the digital transformation of grocers. She has stated that the company aims to build technologies for all grocery transactions, including powering retailers' own e-commerce sites and developing smart carts. Simo has also addressed the company's financial trajectory, noting that when she joined in 2021, the company was a "poster child for unprofitability" with declining transaction volume, but that it became a sustainable, profitable business within two years. She has discussed the role of AI in the food system, suggesting it can reduce waste and improve efficiency. Additionally, Simo has spoken about her personal experience being diagnosed with the chronic condition POTS, which led her to co-found the Metrodora Institute, a research and clinical center focused on neuroimmune disorders.

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