In this episode, Caesar is joined by Ryan Tabone, who was a key innovator in the development of products including Chromebooks, G Suite, and Google Finance. Today, Ryan serves as Chief Product & Technology Officer at Lightspeed Commerce.Ryan reflects on his time at Google, discussing the amazing projects he had the opportunity to work on, the importance of continuous learning, and the decision to pursue a career he was passionate about - even if it meant making financial sacrifices.He also shares valuable advice for his younger self, highlighting the significance of starting to invest early, finding balance in life, and embracing risks and failures for personal growth.Beyond finance, Ryan speaks about his personal ambitions for the future, including a passion for AI and creating his own distillery. He emphasizes the importance of appreciating the good in life and working with colleagues who bring value.To follow Ryan, visit his LinkedIn profile.

Tamar Yehoshua, who has served as VP across multiple divisions at Google, Chief Product Officer at Slack, and now as a venture partner at IVP, joins Caesar for an illuminating discussion on career, personal growth, and finance.Tamar reflects on the pivotal moments in her career, discussing the fine line between taking risks and playing it safe, and how intuition often guided her choices. She shares her strategy of joining teams led by people from whom she could learn, starting with her leap from Intel to a startup in 1999.The conversation takes a turn to her transition into venture capital, highlighting how her extensive background in product and engineering provides a unique perspective in her new role. Tamar talks about her need for a change after her experiences at Slack and Google and how relationships within the venture capital industry have shaped her journey.This episode is a story of embracing new learning opportunities and the excitement that comes with change.To follow Tamar's venture into the world of venture capital, follow her on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Caesar welcomes Sam Malik, whose early life in India set a foundation for a journey marked by resilience and ambition. Sam shares her unconventional dreams growing up, influenced by her mother’s profession and her own aspirations to play in the WNBA.Sam takes us through her bold decision to leave college and pursue a new path that presented both daunting challenges and life-changing opportunities. She opens up about the hurdles of adjusting to a new culture, the longing for home, and how these experiences redirected her focus.To follow Sam and keep up with her journey, follow her on LinkedIn.

Caesar sits down with Sabrina Ellis, whose strategic insights have shaped her roles at industry behemoths like Google and now as Chief Product Officer at Pinterest.Sabrina opens up about her approach to decision-making, emphasizing the joy in following one's passion and the wisdom gleaned from her father on welcoming new opportunities.Highlighting her transition from Google to Pinterest, Sabrina offers an intimate look at the significant career decisions she's faced and how she balances the demands of a high-powered tech career with family life and personal happiness.Additionally, the conversation explores the role of diversity in building innovative teams and products and underscores Sabrina’s commitment to philanthropy through donor-advised funds and responsible giving.To learn more about Sabrina:Check out the Pinterest executive team page and the recent body type technology announcement on the Pinterest newsroom.

Hosted by Caesar Sengupta, the CEO and Co-Founder of Arta Finance, Arta Spotlight: Live Long & Prosper offers an illuminating look into the thoughts and insights of some of the most successful founders, entrepreneurs, and investors.The topics covered in these podcasts are conversational and for informational purposes only. These podcasts are not intended to serve as investment advice and are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any particular security or investment. All opinions expressed by Arta employees and third parties are not necessarily those of Arta Finance. See additional disclosures here.