#7-Anant Gupta, SVP of Engineering & Data Science at Included Health

Leading Tech Teams from Uber to Included Health: Insights with Anant

In this episode, we explore Anant's career journey from scaling engineering teams at Uber to overseeing engineering and data science at Included Health.

Anant shares his experiences with pre-IPO high growth tech companies like LinkedIn and Uber, discussing the impact a strong leader can create, regardless of team size. He provides insights into Uber's engineering culture, highlighting the importance of metrics, autonomy, and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.

The conversation also delves into hiring strategies for scaling up engineering teams, the value of AI in healthcare, and the future of software development. Furthermore, Anant discusses the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into healthcare, aiming to create a personalized and efficient user experience akin to having a 'Jarvis' for your health needs.

00:00 Starting Small at Uber
01:14 Introducing Anant and His Journey
02:37 Impact of Uber in Developing Countries
03:58 Inside Uber's Engineering Culture
11:48 Scaling the Team at Uber
12:32 Hiring Strategies and Challenges
17:09 Evaluating Candidates Effectively
19:49 Evaluating Candidate Weaknesses
20:37 AI's Role in Healthcare
22:12 Internal AI Applications
24:03 Enhancing Member Experience with AI
25:54 The Future of AI in Healthcare
30:27 AI's Impact on Software Engineering
34:25 Challenges and Future of AI Integration
38:30 Final Thoughts and Contact Information