In this episode of The Techne Connect, we speak with Tracy Simek, Chief People Officer at Locus Robotics. Tracy shares how Locus grew from 38 people to a global leader in warehouse AMR solutions and what it takes to build a strong culture as a robotics company scales. He explains the people function’s role in hiring, retention, learning and development, and why curiosity, teamwork and continuous learning matter more than a perfect CV.

Tracy talks about his non traditional path into robotics, what drew him into the industry and why robotics, AI and warehouse automation are shaping the future of work. He covers product market fit, the importance of culture in early stage companies and the need to plan for both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s workforce. Tracy also highlights Locus’s efforts in upskilling employees, supporting communities through the Locus Robotics Foundation and preparing workers for rapid change driven by AI.

This episode offers practical insight into scaling teams, navigating new technology and building people centred organisations inside a fast growing robotics company.

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