#142 Samira Naraghi on how small, uncomfortable bets compound into big career leaps.

Want a real look at how breakthrough tech actually gets built and shipped? I had the pleasure of sitting down with Samira Naraghi, Chief Business Officer at Enovix, who has held previous roles at AWS, Meta, Qualcomm, and other notable companies, to unpack a career defined by tackling challenging problems, making significant pivots, and achieving results that speak louder than titles. From growing up in post-war Iran, where power outages made technology feel magical, to leading global go-to-market strategies and launching industry-defining products, Samira shows how adaptability, curiosity, and grit compound into leadership.

We trace the through line across semiconductors, cloud, and next-gen batteries: translating deep technology into real business impact. Samira breaks down why go-to-market must start on day one, how co-building with early customers derisks product-market fit, and what it takes to prioritize nascent bets like AR when constraints around power, space, and manufacturability are unforgiving. She shares the unglamorous truth of innovation, fighting physics, supply chains, and disbelief, while still hitting commitments through decisive execution and a culture built for pressure.

For women in tech navigating ceilings and seeking visibility, the guidance is clear and actionable. Choose the messy, high-impact work others avoid. Build trust by delivering under pressure. Communicate with clarity, drop the hedging, and be overprepared. We also explore becoming future-ready with AI: learn the fundamentals, speak the language, and use the tools to amplify your work. Mentorship, peer networks, and “quiet boldness” round out a candid playbook for career growth that doesn’t wait for permission.

I hope this conversation gives you the nudge to take the harder path intentionally, and if so, share it with a friend who needs the encouragement. Subscribe for more honest, tactical stories from leaders building the future, and leave a review to tell us the bold move you’re making next.

Chapters

• 0:00 Meet Samira: Path Across Tech Giants
• 1:45 Early Life, Curiosity, And Engineering Roots
• 3:20 Semiconductors To Cloud To Batteries
• 5:20 Why Tech: Impact Over Hype
• 7:10 The Through Line: Product Meets Business
• 10:55 Adaptability And Transferable Skills
• 13:20 The Grind Of Shipping New Tech
• 16:55 Growth Via Small Bold Moves
• 19:10 Breakthroughs: Strategy Meets Execution
• 22:20 Go-To-Market Starts On Day One
• 25:20 Co-Building With Early Customers