In this conversation, Martin Hauck interviews Brandon Simon, the Chief People Officer at Zapier. They discuss Brandon's journey from education to tech, the challenges he faced in building a strong people team at Zapier, and the importance of workplace culture. Brandon shares insights on how automation and AI are transforming organizations and emphasizes that these changes are as much about people and culture as they are about technology.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Brandon Simon and Zapier
03:45 - Icebreakers and Personal Insights
06:33 - The Impact of Education on Career Choices
09:28 - Motivations Behind People and Talent Work
12:32 - Career Journey: From Education to Tech
15:35 - Transitioning from Nonprofit to Tech
18:20 - Finding Purpose in Software Companies
21:16 - The Culture at LiveRamp and Zapier
25:00 - Building Lifelong Relationships in Recruitment
26:23 - The Journey to Zapier: A Unique Opportunity
29:10 - Navigating Loyalty and Career Transitions
35:06 - The State of Zapier: A New Era in People Operations
45:17 - The Future of Automation and AI in Organizations
51:15 - Outro