Work For Humans

SafetyWing: Creating a Global Social Safety Net to Equalize Opportunity and Freedom | Adrian Salazar


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Losing your job in the U.S. means more than losing your income. It often means losing access to crucial medications and healthcare. Adrian Salazar, the Head of Culture and Integrity at SafetyWing, advocates for a shift away from fear-driven work decisions. Through his role, he is actively involved in creating a social safety net and the first-ever internet-based country for workers around the globe.

Adrian Salazar is the Head of Culture and Integrity at SafetyWing, a company pioneering the first global safety net and internet-based country.

In this episode, Dart and Adrian discuss:
- What it means to be Head of Culture and Integrity
- Creating the first country on the internet
- Building a social safety net
- Overcoming obstacles when creating company culture
- Why every company needs a value structure
- SafetyWing’s values and how they’re lived out within the company
- Why we should doubt the things we learn
- The value in taking risks and making mistakes
- And other topics…

Adrian Salazar is the Head of Culture and Integrity at SafetyWing, a company pioneering the concept of the first internet-based country to offer equal opportunities worldwide. SafetyWing is working to create a global safety net, offering insurance, healthcare, retirement options, and income protection to nomads, remote workers, and individuals around the world.

Adrian graduated from Tancsics Mihaly Secondary School of Economics in Salgotarjan, Hungary, and also holds a certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). With a background in user experience, design, and administration, he previously served as Head of Brand at Mealco and Head of Design at both Selva and Kensium Solutions.

Resources mentioned:
The Core Value Equation, by Darius Mirshahzadeh: https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

Connect with Adrian:
www.SafetyWing.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theadriansalazar/ 

Work with Dart:
Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what’s most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

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