On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Matt Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at Yahoo.

In our discussion, MSG and Matt discuss:

— From startup founder to product and operations leader
— Why media companies need stronger product thinking
— Rebuilding digital products around utility and daily habits
— How AI is changing product speed and consumer expectations
— Why attribution and trust matter in the next wave of search
— The growing importance of community and social proof
— Why durable media brands need more than traffic
— What survival looks like in a Google Zero world

And more.

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Guest

Matt Sanchez

Chief Operating Officer, Yahoo

Matt is the Chief Operating Officer at Yahoo, responsible for scaling the company's operations and shaping strategy, including revenue optimization, to support company growth. In addition, Matt oversees Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Search, Yahoo Home/News, Yahoo DSP, and the Platforms groups that are central to the company's user experience and performance.

Host

Matthew Scott Goldstein (MSG)

Independent Analyst / Advisor / Consultant