Adding GenAI Without Losing the Plot - a conversation with Suba Vasudevan of Mozilla.org

2025-09-09

Everyone’s talking about GenAI. But adding it to your product isn’t just about chasing what’s new, it’s about making sure it actually makes sense for your users and your long-term strategy.In this episode, Carmen Palmer, CEO of Women In Product talks with Suba Vasudevan, COO, Mozilla.org and SVP, Mozilla Corp take a look at integrating GenAI into your product roadmap without letting hype override clarity or purpose. Whether you're facing internal pressure to “do something AI,” or you’re genuinely excited by its potential, this conversation will help you avoi...

Everyone’s talking about GenAI. But adding it to your product isn’t just about chasing what’s new, it’s about making sure it actually makes sense for your users and your long-term strategy.

In this episode, Carmen Palmer, CEO of Women In Product talks with Suba Vasudevan, COO, Mozilla.org and SVP, Mozilla Corp take a look at integrating GenAI into your product roadmap without letting hype override clarity or purpose. Whether you're facing internal pressure to “do something AI,” or you’re genuinely excited by its potential, this conversation will help you avoid common traps like over-scoping, misaligned use cases, or “GenAI theater”, and instead chart a path that’s grounded, scalable, and aligned with your mission.

Suba will be a main stage speaker at the 2025 Women In Product Conference.

00:00 Introduction to Suba Vasudevan

02:08 Early Career Journey and Unique Path

04:07 Pivotal Career Moments and Personal Life

07:45 Dual Role at Mozilla and Strategic Vision

10:49 Incorporating Gen AI into Strategy and Operations

19:15 Thought Leadership and Organizational Transformation

21:44 Practical Advice for Product Leaders

26:44 Challenges and Pitfalls in AI Adoption

35:14 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

40:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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