Masters of Scale

From high school dropout to CEO, with Autodesk’s Andrew Anagnost

September 10, 2026·30 min·6-min readinterviewbusiness
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Andrew Anagnost, CEO of Autodesk, shares his journey from a troubled youth to leading a major tech company, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, empathy in leadership, and bold strategic shifts like AI integration and subscription transitions. His leadership philosophy centers on cou

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Andrew Anagnost

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Andrew AnagnostJeff BermanCarol BartzCarl Bass

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Autodesk

Products & Tools

AutoCAD

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Artificial IntelligenceBusiness ModelsLeadershipManagementScalingStartupsVenture Capital

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