HubSpot CEO Yamini Rangan has a unique approach to weekends that sets her apart from many others. As the leader of a major tech company, Rangan dedicates time to work during the weekend and finds joy in it. To prevent burnout, she makes sure to take breaks on Friday nights and Saturdays.
Unlike many who experience the dreaded Sunday scaries, Rangan embraces Sundays as her own personal work day. She values this time as an opportunity to focus on what she wants to learn, do, think about, and write. Rangan, who heads the $34 billion software company, appreciates the autonomy of managing her own schedule on Sundays.
In contrast to her busy weekend work routine, Rangan makes it a point to relax on Friday nights and Saturdays. She spends this time engaging in activities like going on walks with her husband, practicing yoga, meditating, and reading. Rangan emphasizes the importance of taking breaks, noting that neglecting to do so led to burnout for her in the past.
While Rangan refrains from checking or responding to emails on Saturdays, she uses Sundays to schedule emails that will be sent out early on Monday mornings. Her workweek typically starts around 6 a.m., with calls beginning at 7 a.m., and often extends into late hours, with Rangan dedicating long hours to her role as CEO of HubSpot.
Having joined HubSpot just before the onset of the pandemic, Rangan assumed the role of chief customer officer before being appointed CEO in September 2021. Under her leadership, the company’s revenue doubled as more businesses transitioned to digital processes amid the pandemic. HubSpot’s success was recognized with a spot on Fortune’s Future 50 list in 2024.
Rangan’s impressive tech career spans over 25 years, during which she held leadership positions at notable companies such as Dropbox, Workday, and SAP. Despite her current success and substantial salary, Rangan remains grounded and emphasizes the value of hard work to her teenage sons.
Raised in South India, Rangan draws inspiration from her mother’s achievements and has successfully combined her background in engineering with business acumen. She encourages her sons to work hard to achieve their desired lifestyle, just as she did. Rangan’s dedication to her career and commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance serve as a testament to her success as one of the highest-paid Indian-origin CEOs in the U.S.
Rangan encouraged interns to visit a nearby orphanage sponsored by their company to help them understand their societal responsibilities. She emphasized that success is not just about making money and living in a certain area, but also about making a positive impact on a wider scale. This article was originally published on Fortune.com.
