Introduction: Moving to Dublin, settling in, and the challenge of starting over.

00:30 — Adjusting to a new city: Finding housing, coffee shops, and routines.

00:54 — Working from the Guinness Storehouse, feeling like a traveler.

01:21 — Balancing old and new: Letting go of Vancouver responsibilities, focusing on Dublin.

01:41 — "Culture Carrier" role: What it means and why it matters to a new office.

02:51 — The many hats of Culture Carriers.

03:16 — Translating company culture: Connecting Slack’s values to Dublin’s context.

03:44 — Introducing Hanni: Her energy, background, and partnership.

04:33 — The Fridge Incident: The struggle to get a fridge for the new office.

06:11 — Lessons from the fridge: Teamwork, regret, and learning to see others’ needs.

08:19 — Building a Dublin office: Weekly leadership meetings, office culture, and hiring.

09:43 — The challenge of newness: Overwhelm, adaptation, and family life in Dublin.

10:11 — Appreciating colleagues: Hanni’s initiative and the value of partnership.

10:32 — Creating local culture: Adapting Slack’s values, painting the office, and working to create a sense of belonging.

11:06 — Don't call it a remit: Balancing duties with whatever it takes to succeed.

12:16 — Embracing the "yes, and" role: Flexibility, learning, and holding onto essentials.

13:21 — Up next: Preparing to launch Slack in Europe.

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