Salesforce CEO Explains the Importance of Philanthropy in Business
September 26, 2012
ZDNET recently reported on a TechCrunch interview with Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff in the article, “Salesforce CEO Gets Candid About Google, Facebook and Yammer.”
In addition to saying mostly good things about Yammer, Google and even Facebook, he also gave some unique advice to entrepreneurs. Benioff emphasized the importance of philanthropy when building a company:
“In describing his number one recommendation to startups, Benioff explained, “Yes, we’re going to change technology, but don’t forget about helping other people because it’s so easy.”
Adding that “the greatest assets you have are the people working with you,” Benioff cited a program in which Salesforce employees are given six days off each year with pay for volunteer work.
“It’s very exciting, and I’m telling you, it’s the great, great feeling you get that money’s never going to give you,” Benioff exclaimed. “It’s the feeling you’ve actually done something worthwhile.”
Sounds like some excellent advice for aspiring entrepreneurs from a successful tech company. We’re also looking forward to the release of Dreamforce ‘12.
Jasmine Ashton, September 26, 2012
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
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