#19 - Uncomplicated Tech and Human-First Culture with Mika Yamamoto of Freshworks

09/10/2025 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode of the CX Innovation Playbook, FPS CEO Amit Basak sits down with Mika Yamamoto, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Freshworks, to discuss building a world-class customer experience, cultivating a positive workplace, and achieving success as a young professional. Drawing on her experience at Microsoft, SAP, and Amazon, Mika describes how true innovation requires breaking down organizational silos and eliminating "zero-sum games" to create a company-wide obsession with the customer outcomes. They also cover tactical approaches for creating a positive culture at work, why integrity is a superpower, and the value of uncomplicated tech.

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