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How the Spotify Board Pivoted from Growth to Profitability
In this episode of Boardroom Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the strategic pivot at Spotify — how the board and management team shifted the company from a growth-at-all-costs mindset to a focus on sustainable profitability. They dive into the specific timeline around 2023-2024, when Spotify cut costs, laid off 17% of staff, and scaled back its podcast spending spree. The conversation highlights the tension between founder Daniel Ek's vision and the board's discipline, and how the company delivered its first full-year operating profit in 2024. Lucas and Luna…
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