President, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, TEGNA INC
Search every verified Michael Steib interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a June 2026 podcast appearance on Shakti's Titan Insights, Michael Steib discussed his career decisions and offered advice to startup founders. He described his move to Google as a significant bet, noting he took a pay and prestige cut to join the company, where he worked on building new products for industries such as television rather than on AdWords. Steib also advised founders to avoid letting bureaucracy overtake their companies, suggesting that teams of around one hundred employees do not need an HR department or sophisticated performance management systems, and he encouraged founders to view board meetings as opportunities for conversation with smart people rather than as theatrical productions. Steib also shared his views on product development and company culture. He stated that A/B testing is useful for determining minor design choices, such as button colors, but is a poor method for assessing whether a product solves a significant human problem. Regarding culture, he said it should not change as a company grows, and he cautioned that adding layers of management can dilute a founder's original vision and energy.
Four-time CEO Mike Steib (Tegna, Artsy, The Knot, and more) sits down with Shakti's Jesse Haines to talk "product market fit," building culture, fighting bureaucracy, and the recruiting grind every founder underestimates. Real, unfiltered advice for early-stage founders from someone who's built and scaled it more than once.
Jump start your new year with a dynamic, action-oriented, inspirational conversation with Xoolger Mike Steib who is now CEO of XO Group. During his time at Google, Mike created the “Career Manifesto” for his team (www.thecareermanifesto.com). This doc quickly went viral, inspiring many Googlers and young professional beyond Google’s walls. In this video, Mike brings the Career Manifesto to life through a engaging, insightful talk geared toward early professionals who want to take control of their career path and make the most meaningful impact in their jobs in order to lead a more fulfillin…
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