The Great Career Reset in the Age of AI | Yamini Rangan, HubSpot CEO
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot—a $30 billion company powering millions of businesses worldwide.
Yamini shares her journey from arriving in the U.S. with $200 to leading one of the most powerful tech companies in the world. She breaks down the 3 skills companies are hiring for in the AI era, why past success can block future growth, and the "5 Whys" framework that helped her become CEO and lead HubSpot through COVID and a founder transition.
We also dive into navigating career uncertainty, knowing when to reset your career, and making decisions under pressure.
Topics covered:
The 3 skills that matter in the AI eraThe "5 Whys" decision-making frameworkHow to know when it's time for a career resetNavigating career switches and uncertaintyLeading through crisis and unexpected changeWhy your past might be limiting your future
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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot—a $30 billion company powering millions of businesses worldwide. Yamini shares her journey from arriving in the U.S. with $200 to leading one of the most powerful tech companies in the world. She breaks down the 3 skills companies are hiring for in the AI era, why past success can block future growth, and the "5 Whys" framework that helped her become CEO and lead HubSpot through COVID and a founder transition. We also dive into navigating career uncertainty, knowing when to reset your career, and making decisions under pressure. Topics covered: The 3 skills that matter in the AI eraThe "5 Whys" decision-making frameworkHow to know when it's time for a career resetNavigating career switches and uncertaintyLeading through crisis and unexpected changeWhy your past might be limiting your future More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko