The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership

#9: Rewrite Your Success Story with Annie Tsai

Priyanka Shinde Season 2 Episode 9

In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Annie Tsai — a dynamic leader, early-stage investor, and Chief Operating Officer at Interact, a platform where over 450 million people have engaged through interactive quizzes. https://www.tryinteract.com/

With over 20 years of experience across four continents, Annie has built, grown, and led high-performing teams from tiny startups to public software companies. She’s an influential voice in tech, a trusted advisor to early-stage companies, and a passionate community builder dedicated to scaling businesses and empowering teams.

✨ Chief Operating Officer at Interact, impacting 450M+ users
✨ Early-stage investor, advisor, and tech leader
✨ Author, columnist, and advocate for growth and community building
✨ 20+ years of global leadership across early, growth, and public companies

Get ready for an inspiring conversation as Annie shares powerful lessons on leadership, scaling teams, building resilient communities, and navigating the exciting journey of startup growth and operational excellence!

Connect with Annie :  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meannietsai/
Check out Annie’s book: https://amzn.to/4iEmbas 
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00:00–01:00 — Intro
01:00–03:30 — Meet the Guest
03:30–06:00 — Guest’s Background Story
06:00–07:55 — Pivotal Moments in the Journey
07:55–10:12 — Lessons from Movement and Frequency
10:12–12:35 — Best Advice Received Over the Years
12:35–24:06 — Worst Advice Encountered
24:06–29:50 — Balancing Strategy and Execution
29:50–38:35 — Building and Growing a Community
38:35–39:57 — Making a Positive Impact on the World
39:57–45:00 — Guest’s Writing Journey
45:00–48:25 — Discovering Their Superpower
48:25–49:22 — Closing and Thank You
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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.

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