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Confession with Ali Partovi

Every successful tech veteran has a story they don't tell from the stage: the deal that fell apart, the agonizing period of self-doubt, the moment they hit rock bottom. We pull back the curtain in Confession with Ali Partovi, featuring candid conversations with tech leaders including Satya Nadella, Dara Khosrowshahi, and others.

Episodes

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Empathy and Lessons He Learned the Hard Way

13 Oct 2026

31m

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Leadership effectiveness hinges on the cultivation of empathy and the adoption of an owner mindset, where individuals prioritize the long-term success of the entire organization over narrow departmental incentives. Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, emphasizes that empathy is not an innate trait but a skill refined throu...

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on Leaving Iran, Hitting Rock Bottom, and a Costly Mistake at Expedia

13 Oct 2026

41m

Introducing Confession with Ali Partovi

02 Oct 2026

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