Scaling Through Chaos – On The Record With Notion, Revolut & Wiz

by Index Ventures

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Scaling Through Chaos with Notion’s Akshay Kothari, Revolut’s Antoine Le Nel, and Wiz’s Roy Riznek

This September, Index brought together leaders from Notion, Revolut, and Wiz, alongside a curated group of founders and CEOs in London, to explore themes from our latest book Scaling Through Chaos.

We’re lifting the lid on how these three industry giants—each valued at over $10 billion—surfed the edge of chaos. Explore the videos below for behind-the-scenes insights into Revolut’s unique culture, the origin story of Wiz, and Notion’s dedication to its community.

Akshay Kothari, Co-Founder of Notion: Empowering a Community of Builders with AI

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Notion has revolutionized the way millions organize their work and projects, fostering what co-founder Akshay Kothari calls a “community of builders.” This community is now leveraging Notion’s new AI capabilities as a virtual coach, helping teams streamline their workflows and boost productivity. Kothari highlights how AI is transforming Notion’s platform into more than just a tool—it’s a partner in creativity and efficiency.

What “Never Settle” Means to Antoine Le Nel, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, Revolut

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With a $45 billion valuation and over 45 million customers worldwide, Revolut stands as one of Europe’s most valuable fintech companies. According to Antoine Le Nel, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, “Chaos at Revolut is day-to-day business.” Rather than relying on traditional long-term strategies, Revolut focuses on perfecting execution. Their leadership team’s obsession with operational excellence drives continuous optimization—a key to navigating the chaos of rapid growth.

Keeping pace with the fastest growing SaaS company in history – Roy Reznik, Co-Founder and VP R&D, Wiz

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Dive Deeper into Scaling Through Chaos

Scaling Through Chaos is the most comprehensive research to date on the growth of venture-backed companies. It examines 200,000 career profiles across 200 companies—including Airbnb, Datadog, Figma, Stripe, and Wiz. It unpacks the complexities of building and scaling organizations, from designing effective structures and investing in top-tier leadership to fostering technical excellence and building strong company cultures.

In this post: Wiz, Notion, Revolut

Published — Sept. 30, 2024