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First seen on the TechTO stage in 2021. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Scott ↗
In their words
the best people want to work for more than a paycheck, they want to work for what their work adds up to, what's the sum total, what's the impact on the world
another practice of innovation of great innovators is experimentation, iteration, try it with customers and learn and change
Quick answers
What is Scott Cook known for?
Co-founding Intuit in 1983, the company behind QuickBooks, TurboTax and Mint. He chairs its executive committee and has been a director since 1984.
What was his TechTO talk about?
A fireside chat with Intuit Canada country manager David Marquis, opening the Intuit Prosperity Accelerator demo day that TechTO hosted in March 2021 with Highline Beta. He talked through Intuit's Design for Delight methods and the accelerator's own startups.
What did he say about mission?
That an organisation is never better than its people, that the best people want more than a paycheck, and that a mission compelling enough to motivate the company is what attracts them.