Chrystal Henke Ball

Chrystal Henke Ball, VP of Engineering at Yahoo, shares her insights from her extensive experience leading teams at Google and beyond. She discusses balancing current constraints with future possibilities, urging leaders to challenge assumptions and adapt architectures. Chrystal highlights the importance of grit in leadership, advocating for transparency and collaboration across product, engineering, and design teams. With practical strategies on cultivating resilience and leveraging AI for innovation, she emphasizes evolving workflows and maintaining focus on user impact.