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The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership
Welcome to "The Priyanka Shinde Podcast" your ultimate destination for insightful conversations and expert advice on mastering strategy, execution and leadership.
Join Priyanka Shinde, author of Art of Strategic Execution, as she uncovers how leaders within organizations tap into 'founder mode'—driving innovation, ownership, and execution to lead like entrepreneurs within their companies.
This podcast is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are looking to sharpen their strategic mindset and continue driving impactful results. Through engaging conversations with C-suite executives and industry experts, Priyanka shares actionable insights on how successful organizations build world-class products, lead high-performing teams, and implement effective systems. Learn real-world strategies to excel in today's competitive landscape and drive lasting success.
About Priyanka
Priyanka Shinde is a Silicon valley tech leader with over 20 years of experience in AI, product leadership, and execution strategy. She has led high-impact teams at Meta, Cruise, and other startups, helping them bridge the gap between strategy and execution to turn AI innovation into real-world impact.
As a trusted consultant and leadership advisor, Priyanka partners with organizations and startups to optimize execution, scale operations, and drive product success. A certified executive coach, she also delivers leadership development programs that help leaders and teams navigate complexity, scale with confidence, and execute bold ideas.
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* The content provided in the podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the hosts or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or entities mentioned.
** This podcast was previously known as "Unleash Your Leadership"
The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership
#4: 6P Framework for Success as a CTO: The Future of Technical Leadership with Dropbox CTO Ali Dasdan
In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Ali Dasdan—a visionary technology leader, global innovator, CTO at Dropbox and ex EVP & CTO of ZoomInfo.
With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Ali has led high-impact engineering and product teams at some of the world’s most influential tech companies. At ZoomInfo, Ali led the global engineering division, driving innovation in one of the most powerful go-to-market platforms that helps businesses find, acquire, and grow customers.
Previously, Ali played a pivotal role at Atlassian, where he led engineering for widely used work management products like Confluence, Trello, and Jira Work Management. His extensive experience also includes leadership roles across startups and global enterprises—bringing deep expertise in engineering, product management, technical operations, and data science.
Ali holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a recognized expert with numerous research publications and patents in big systems, big data, and big science.
In this episode, we dive into:
- The art of scaling global engineering teams
- Product innovation in fast-paced tech environments
- Building platforms that drive customer growth
- Lessons from leading at Atlassian and ZoomInfo
- The future of AI, data, and engineering leadership
Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with Ali Dasdan, as we explore the world of technology leadership, innovation at scale, and building tech that transforms businesses.
📌 Connect with Ali Dasdan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasdan/
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00:00 – Introduction
01:10 – Meet the Guest: Ali Dasdan
03:40 – A Day in the Life of a CTO
07:10 – Productization: Where to Start and Stop
09:18 – Balancing Tech Leadership & Business Vision
14:28 – What It Takes to Be a Great CTO
17:55 – The Power of Broader Leadership Skills
22:10 – Navigating Leadership Challenges
25:20 – Early Work in AI and Emerging Tech
30:30 – Managing Risk Within Tech Teams
32:45 – Future Technology Trends & Predictions
39:35 – Advice for Aspiring Tech Leaders
40:30 – Closing Remarks
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▶ About the Priyanka Shinde
I am an AI Product Leader and Execution Strategist with a proven track record of building, scaling, and delivering AI-powered innovations. With experience at Meta and Cruise, I have helped businesses leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and real-world impact. As an Executive Coach, Startup Advisor, Keynote Speaker, and Author, I am passionate about guiding leaders, entrepreneurs, and product teams to navigate the evolving AI landscape.
From developing cutting-edge AI solutions to mentoring the next generation of innovators, my mission is to bridge the gap between technology and execution—empowering businesses to thrive in the AI-driven future.
