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The Great Career Reset in the Age of AI | Yamini Rangan, HubSpot CEO

4 Feb 2026 · 41 min

Episode The Great Career Reset in the Age of AI | Yamini Rangan, HubSpot CEO

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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 era • The "5 Whys" decision-making framework • How to know when it's time for a career reset • Navigating career switches and uncertainty • Leading through crisis and unexpected change • Why your past might be limiting your future