#174: Ex-Microsoft Head of Product: Anand Subbaraj on Building AI for the Trades
Podcast:Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast Published On: Tue Mar 04 2025 Description: Anand Subbaraj, former Head of Product at Microsoft, joins us to share his journey from big tech to building Zuper, a game-changing field service management platform.We dig into why he left Microsoft to tackle a massive industry problem, the challenges of launching a tech startup and how Zuper is reshaping field service management with flexibility, automation, and a seamless customer experience.Special Thanks to AvocaLooking to train your call center and improve technician performance? Avoca AI is here to help your team identify existing issues, improve call quality, and drive results from start to finish. Use our link to schedule a demo: https://calendly.com/d/cp54-9jr-nht/avoca-ai-demo?month=2025-01Shout Out to Supply HouseBig shoutout to Supply Housefor helping us meet our fast turnaround times. With 250,000+ SKUs across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, they get us what we need—fast. Their Trademaster program offers free shipping, returns, and discounts, all with no membership fee. Check them out at www.supplyhouse.com!Episode Hosts: 🎤John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on XJack Carr: @TheHVACJack on XEpisode Guest:Anand Subbaraj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsubbarajContact Owned and Operated: info@ownedandoperated.com Visit the website for more information More Ways To Connect with O&O John's YouTube Channel Weekly Newsletter Leave a Review John Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC