Sendbird's AI Secret: Execs Top Token Leaderboard
Sendbird CEO John Kim reveals how internal AI token leaderboards and executive usage drive adoption, turning 'AI newbies' into 'AI gods.'
How Sendbird became an AI-first company | John Kim (co-founder and CEO)
With Claire Vo, John Kim · Sunday, May 10, 2026
In this episode, Claire Vo interviews John Kim, co-founder and CEO of Sendbird, about their journey to becoming an AI-first company. They discuss Sendbird's innovative internal platforms like the 'Automator' for AI quests and a company-wide AI skills marketplace, along with their unique AI token consumption leaderboard that ranks employees from 'AI newbie' to 'AI god'. The conversation also touches on the importance of leadership buy-in and hiring for curiosity in the AI era.
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