# What a CEO does

By [Brandon Donnelly](https://paragraph.com/@brandondonnelly), 2012-12-09

ceo, fred-wilson, uncategorized

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_"A CEO does only three things. Sets the overall vision and strategy of the company and communicates it to all stakeholders. Recruits, hires, and retains the very best talent for the company. Makes sure there is always enough cash in the bank."_

  
[What a CEO does](http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2010/08/what-a-ceo-does.html)

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*Originally published on [Brandon Donnelly](https://paragraph.com/@brandondonnelly/what-a-ceo-does)*