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Are You Building Career Equity or Just Climbing Ladders? | Surbhi Gupta | EP49 | Pathfinders Podcast
Episode 49 • 11th October 2026 • Pathfinders Podcast • Vijayan Swaminathan
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Surbhi Gupta is a product strategist and technology leader with over two decades of experience at companies including Tesla, Meta, and Zoox. From driving $1.62 billion in revenue at Tesla to advancing secure, scalable AI at Meta, her journey reflects innovation, adaptability, and impactful leadership.

Beyond technology, Surbhi challenges the traditional career ladder, championing career equity, portfolio careers, and continuous reinvention. Featured in Forbes and a guest lecturer at NYU Stern, she believes lasting success comes from curiosity, lifelong learning, and the ability to adapt.

In this episode of Pathfinders, we explore how to build a resilient, fulfilling career, embrace change, and stay relevant in the age of AI.

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