The Myth of the 4:30 AM CEO: When Hard Work Isn't Enough Khozema Shipchandler, the $38 billion Twilio CEO, has been making headlines with his extreme work ethic. He wakes up at 4:30 a. m.
, checks his emails, and works until 9 p. m. , fitting in a few laps around the house to blow off steam. Shipchandler's background is far from typical.
Born into an immigrant family, he was instilled with a strong work ethic from a young age. His parents pushed him to excel academically and professionally, which he credits with giving him the discipline to succeed.