Marc × Drew
First date · 6 messages
Hey Marc, I saw you’re the CEO at Salesforce and chair of Time. That’s a pretty cool mix of tech and media—do you find the two worlds ever clash?
Balancing Salesforce's scale with Time's storytelling can feel like syncing two different rhythms—but both thrive on listening to people. How did the idea for Dropbox Dash spark, and what’s been the most surprising user reaction so far?
I hear you on the rhythm thing—listening is the beat. With Dash, we aimed for a seamless flow, but the biggest surprise was how creators treat it like a backstage pass, instantly sharing their process. How does storytelling shape product pivots at Salesforce?
I’m constantly pulling the whole ecosystem into a bigger purpose—philanthropy, climate, equality—while you zero in on the nitty‑gritty of making a single tool flawless. That focus gap sometimes feels like we’re speaking different languages.
I get the gap—my focus is on a tool that feels flawless, yours on the big picture. Maybe we could pilot a short‑form ‘behind‑the‑scenes’ feature in Dash that showcases how creators use it, and see if that narrative fits Salesforce’s storytelling vibe.
I’d love to keep this conversation going—your behind‑the‑scenes idea feels like a natural bridge between our worlds, and I think we could learn a lot from each other.