Stanford's Entrepreneurship Corner: Jeff Housenbold, Shutterfly

One CEO's Take on Talent

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In addition to the practical knowledge to do the job right, Jeff Housenbold, CEO of Shutterfly, seeks out employees that have a healthy self-awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses. In addition to capable communication and people skills, his talent has problem-solving tactics in situations of uncertainty. Thought-capital, thought-leadership, and intellectual curiosity are key.

Jeff Housenbold Biography

Jeffrey Housenbold is President & CEO of Shutterfly, Inc., an internet-based social expression and personal publishing service. Shutterfly provides a full range of products and services that enable consumers to manage their digital photographs.

Housenbold has a successful track record of building online consumer franchises by combining commerce and community. In June 2006, he received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Retail and Consumer Products category for the Northern California region.

Previously, Housenbold was Vice President of Business Development & Internet Marketing at eBay, where he managed customer acquisition and retention. At eBay he also held positions as Vice President & General Manager of its Business-to-Consumer Group and Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions.

Formerly, he held senior management positions with AltaVista, including Vice President & General Manager, and was the Chief Operating Officer of Raging Bull,...

Shutterfly

Entrepreneurial Thought Leader Speaker Series

2008-04-16

4min 46sec

ID: 1983

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