Yamini Rangan: From Small Town Dreams to Leading HubSpot. In this episode of Aconic Podcast, host Soon Yu, along with co-host Tina Shah Paikeday, interviews Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot. The conversation covers Yamini's inspiring journey from a small town in India, to leading a prominent software company. Yamini shares personal anecdotes about overcoming gender biases in engineering school, adapting to a new life in the U.S., and transitioning from engineering to sales. She discusses the significance of authentic leadership, the importance of embracing feedback, and her vision for supporting more women into C-suite roles. The episode highlights her approach to customer-centricity, learning from challenges, and the empowering impact of dreaming big.
03:17 Yamini's Early Life
06:22 Dreams and Aspirations: Moving to the U.S.
13:21 First Steps in America
15:19 Transition to Berkeley and Career Beginnings
16:47 Challenges and Success in Sales
26:29 Embracing Authenticity in Personal and Professional Life
28:18 The Hero's Journey and Career Struggles
29:36 Rewriting the Playbook: From Individual Contributor to Leader
34:06 Unexpected Path to CEO: A Journey of Resilience
39:28 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Finding Purpose
42:44 Future Aspirations and Mentorship Goals
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