Mark Zuckerberg manages Meta through a ‘core team’ of 30, says: ‘When I say I don’t have one-on-ones, I don’t…’

Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta, has long been known for his unconventional approach to leadership and management. Recently, during a conversation with Stripe President John Collison at Stripe Sessions in San Francisco, Zuckerberg revealed a distinctive aspect of his leadership philosophy: he directly oversees only a small group of around 25 to 30 employees, whom he calls his “core team.”

Mark Zuckerberg’s approach to management reflects his belief in minimizing hierarchy and encouraging self-management among his direct reports. Unlike traditional corporate structures, where CEOs engage in frequent one-to-one meetings, Mark Zuckerberg prefers a more flexible and ad hoc communication style.