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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 36 MIN

Flagship Pioneering’s Yvonne Hao on her unconventional leadership journey and “paranoid optimism”

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Sponsored Content by PNC Bank: On the latest episode of PNC C-Speak, Yvonne Hao, chief operating officer and general partner of Flagship Pioneering and former Massachusetts secretary of economic development, discusses her unconventional leadership journey — from startups and private equity to public service and life sciences.Hao shares her philosophy of “paranoid optimism” and how it helps drive progress. The conversation also explores Flagship Pioneering’s unique model for innovation, the potential of AI and why Hao views mistakes as “two-way doors.”Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Download a transcript of this episode here.

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