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Scott Farquhar Steps Down as Atlassian Co-CEO for Personal Pursuits

Scott Farquhar Steps Down as Atlassian Co-CEO for Personal Pursuits
Billionaire Scott Farquhar quits job to become Ironman: How three goals changed his life · financialexpress.com

Scott Farquhar, who helped start a big tech company called Atlassian, decided to stop being a top boss.

Instead of just relaxing, he set three important goals for himself.

First, he wanted to get really healthy and fit, even doing a very tough race called an Ironman.

Second, he made sure to spend lots of quality time with his children.

Third, he went on many exciting trips, visiting different places and even a music festival.

While he sometimes misses his old team, he is enjoying this new phase of his life and still helps the company by being on its board.

Key facts

Who
Scott Farquhar, co-founder of Atlassian
Action
Stepped down as Co-CEO
Personal Goals
Get fit, spend time with children, travel aggressively
Key Activities
Competed in Ironman triathlon, traveled, attended Glastonbury Festival
Current Role
Serves on Atlassian's board

Quotes

Scott Farquhar

Co-founder of Atlassian

“I set myself three goals for the first year. That was to get fit, spend time with my children and to travel aggressively.”
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“There’s something special about working with a team toward a shared objective, and I miss the energy and excitement.”
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