I'm a French CEO in NYC. I say 'no' to 80% of emails, take two-hour lunches, and don't compare myself to others.

Business Insider | 12-09-2026 11:09am |

Julie Chapon, CEO and cofounder of the app Yuka, resides in New York City. In a personal essay, she describes her approach to leadership, which includes declining 80% of emails and taking two-hour lunches. Chapon, 39, started Yuka in France about a decade ago. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the company's yearly road map and not comparing herself to others.

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