Marc Benioff
Chair, CEO & Co-Founder of Salesforce
Co-founder, Chair, and CEO of Salesforce, he is a pioneer of cloud computing and the software-as-a-service model. He created the 1-1-1 model of integrated corporate philanthropy, which dedicates 1% of equity, product, and employee time to community causes. A vocal advocate for stakeholder capitalism…
4 books authored
Compassionate Capitalism
How Corporations Can Make Doing Good an Integral Part of Doing Well
Marc Benioff and Karen Southwick present a model for corporate philanthropy that integrates social responsibility directly into a company's culture. The text outlines the 1-1-1 model—donating one percent of equity, product, and employee time—to demonstrate how businesses can achieve financial success while serving their communities.
The Business of Changing the World
Twenty Great Leaders on Strategic Corporate Philanthropy
Marc Benioff and twenty other global leaders share their strategies for integrated corporate philanthropy. The book demonstrates how companies of all sizes can build community giving into their business models to drive social change while improving corporate culture.
Behind the Cloud
The Untold Story of How Salesforce.com Went from Idea to Billion-Dollar Company-and Revolutionized an Industry
Marc Benioff, the founder of Salesforce, details the company's growth from a startup in a rented apartment to a leader in the cloud computing industry. The book shares 111 strategies covering management, marketing, and technology used to pioneer the Software-as-a-Service model. It also explores the company's unique 1-1-1 philanthropy model.
Trailblazer: The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change
The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change
Marc Benioff shares the core values and leadership principles behind the success of Salesforce, arguing that businesses must serve as a platform for social change. The book details how a commitment to stakeholders—including employees, customers, and the community—acts as a primary engine for corporate innovation.