Leaders Eat Last | Kathy Chou | HVD Podcast | Ep. 11

In this episode of High Value Discussions, we are honored to welcome Kathy, a luminary in the realm of SaaS engineering and a pivotal figure in the tech industry. Kathy currently holds the esteemed position of Senior Vice President at Nutanix. In this role, she spearheads a team dedicated to delivering secure and scalable SaaS applications, systems, and data assets, integral to Nutanix’s innovative multi-cloud subscription strategy. Kathy’s journey in tech spans over 25 years, marked by significant roles and remarkable achievements. Before joining Nutanix, she was at the forefront of worldwide Sales Strategy and Operations at VMware, where her focus was on go-to-market strategy, corporate intelligence, and sales operations. Kathy’s expertise extends across diverse areas, including SaaS Engineering, R&D Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Success, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, and Values Centered Leadership. Her career is dotted with outstanding highlights: leading a SaaS/Subscription transformation with an ARR exceeding $2 billion, being named one of the top 100 most influential women by Silicon Valley Business Journal, earning the prestigious Stanford Medal, and receiving the 2020 YWCA Women Leadership Award. Kathy’s commitment to giving back is evident in her roles as Vice Chair of the Stanford International Research Institute in Social Sciences (iRiSS) and her involvement on the Board of Regents and Engineering Advisory Board at Santa Clara University. Kathy is also renowned for her insightful contributions as a speaker, shedding light on topics like business transformation, technology, leadership, and breaking the “bamboo ceiling.” She has graced platforms at events like the Alexander Group’s Chief Executive Sales Forum, Women in Technology (WITI), the Watermark Conference, and many more. Join us as we delve into a conversation with Kathy, exploring the depths of her experiences, insights, and the impactful journey she has navigated in the high-tech world. Follow High Value Discussions Socials: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@HighValueDiscussions/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluediscussions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highvaluediscussions X: https://twitter.com/Dan_J_Gonzalez Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-value-discussions/id1704921472 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55cxAJO4lPphznNGTTo1A8?si=3UUTWKePQomeFZqQ2eg9vQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gonzalez-4b21a72b1/ Connect with Kathy Chou: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathychou1/