Your Story is Your Superpower: Leading with Curiosity

Howard Hochhauser believes the most powerful technology doesn't replace human connection, it strengthens it. As CEO of Ancestry, he has led the company through a remarkable turnaround by refocusing on its purpose: helping people discover, preserve, and share their family stories. Along the way, he has reshaped the company's culture around humility, curiosity, and honest feedback, while embracing AI to bring millions of untold stories to life.

In this conversation, Howard shares how curiosity led him to Ancestry, why feedback is one of the greatest gifts a leader can receive, and how humility creates stronger teams and better decisions. He also discusses balancing innovation with humanity, building trust across an organization, and why great leaders focus on doing today's job exceptionally well instead of worrying about tomorrow.