Ep. 65: From Pixar Dreams to Meta: Andrew Pottenger on AI, Failure & Life Lessons

In this episode of Leo Interviews, we sit down with Andrew Pottenger — a software engineering manager at Meta, former LinkedIn leader, and startup founder — to talk about technology, life challenges, and the lessons that matter most beyond success. From dreaming of becoming a Pixar animator to working in big tech, Andrew shares his journey through career pivots, startup failure, and what it really takes to grow through difficult seasons in life. We also dive into: What it’s like working at Meta and building enterprise tools The real difference between Facebook and Meta Lessons from failure and how to “swallow the frog” Parenting, priorities, and balancing career with family AI, self-driving cars, and the future of technology The mindset shift that helps you overcome life’s hardest moments 💡 One of the biggest takeaways: Life is full of highs and lows — and how you respond to challenges defines your growth. 🎮 Plus, don’t miss the fun moments about Mario, Waymo cars, and the ultimate question… Coke or Dr Pepper? 👍 Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more powerful interviews #leointerviews #pixar #metaai #engineering #softwareengineer #disney