In the video below, Zillow (Z 0.42%) CEO Spencer Rascoff explains the logic behind his company's decision to bring on more industry-specific experts recently. As he points out, he had no real-estate experience prior to Zillow, and the decision to build out his team with those more involved in the real-estate space has allowed them to build bridges.
How Zillow Is Building Out Its Bench for Success
By Brendan Byrnes – Feb 11, 2013 at 3:00PM
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CEO Spencer Rascoff chats with the Fool.
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Brendan Byrnes is the Managing Director of Motley Fool Money, where he oversees business strategy and editorial operations. Since joining The Motley Fool in 2011, he has written hundreds of articles, provided market and investing analysis, and appeared on CNBC and FOX. Earlier in his career at The Motley Fool, Brendan interviewed leading executives and thought leaders across the investing and business landscape. He holds a degree in Finance from Virginia Tech.