Leadership Philosophy -- Howie Liu and the IC CEO Model

Airtable CEO Howie Liu has been unusually public about his leadership philosophy in 2025-2026, appearing on multiple high-profile podcasts. His "IC CEO" model -- coding daily, restructuring the org, and personally driving AI adoption -- reveals what Airtable values in its people: hands-on builders who embrace change. This module unpacks his leadership signals for interview preparation.