Summary
In this episode, Shawn Davis interviews Sarah Novoa, a startup HR leader, about her background and experiences in the HR and people ops space. Sarah shares her journey from college to working in various industries and company sizes, highlighting the importance of being open to different opportunities. She also discusses her role at Coffee Financial, a startup in the InsureTech industry, and the challenges and rewards of building a company culture from scratch. Sarah emphasizes the value of self-awareness and relationships in evaluating talent and shares her thoughts on the future of HR and workplace culture.

Takeaways

• Be open to different opportunities and say yes to new experiences, even if they are outside of your comfort zone.
• Self-awareness is a crucial skill in evaluating talent and building successful teams.
• Building a strong company culture requires transparency, trust, and the ability to adapt to change.
• The future of HR and workplace culture will be shaped by the need for transparency, inclusivity, and the ability to meet the expectations of Gen Z.

#HR #peopleops #startup #InsurTech #companyculture #talentevaluation #self-awareness #workplaceculture