$38 billion Twilio CEO wakes at 4:30 a.m., works Sundays, and runs laps around his house between meetings to blow off steam
EXCLUSIVE: Running a $38 billion company looks like 4:30 a.m. starts, working on Sundays and running laps around the house to blow off steam—and Twilio’s CEO says all his peers have similarly strict routines.
Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler wakes up at 4:30 a.m. to begin his day, a routine he believes is key to his success. Despite working long hours, Shipchandler prioritizes his time, with six to eight hours free from work each Saturday. Born to immigrant parents, Shipchandler was instilled with a work ethic from a young age, leading him to become CFO of a multi-billion dollar GE business by 31.
His day starts with emails and texts, followed by breakfast, a workout, and news headlines. Shipchandler is a morning person and emphasizes the importance of high-performance habits, including strict calendar management and avoiding meetings that don't drive the company forward. He believes work-life balance is unattainable at the top but emphasizes working smarter and avoiding distractions.
Shipchandler travels for work about 75% of the time, maintaining his routine even while on the road.
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