Building for the Age of AI with Yahoo

We sat down with Matt Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at Yahoo, to talk about how one of the internet’s original giants is transforming itself for the age of AI.

With a career rooted in product innovation and a passion for learning, Matt shares how Yahoo is reinventing user experiences with GenAI, preparing employees with the skills to drive impact, and building a culture that values experimentation and continuous growth.

Whether you’re thinking about AI strategy or workforce transformation, this episode offers practical lessons on how to lead change at scale.

We also cover:

• How Yahoo is embedding GenAI into products across its ecosystem

• What it takes to upskill employees for the age of AI

• How leaders can balance innovation with trust and governance

• Why AI literacy is becoming a core skill across roles

• Lessons from Yahoo’s learning and development playbook

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