Interview

June 17, 2022

This startup has a rotating co-CEO. Does your company need one too?

During their co-CEO term, employees say they get to see a different perspective, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the business


Renée Bertini

6 min read

João Cardoso, co-founder of Lovys

Every six months, João Cardoso gathers the Lovys C-suite for one particular task — choosing the next rotating co-CEO. 

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