Listening to lead: how to bring change through effective listening

Kim is a seasoned People leader with 15+ years of experience in VC-backed tech companies. She has held key roles at Oyster, Stride Health, Disqus, Pixar, and Google. Kim co-founded OrgOrg and TendLab, leveraging her theatre background to foster creative, inclusive work environments.

Currently, she's the co-founder and CCO of PeakHR and runs Patchwork Portfolio, a consulting practice. Kim serves on boards, advises HR Tech companies, writes about care and culture, and resides in Berkeley with her family.

Kim is obsessed with building People Ops functions, and delighted by thoughtful employee experiences. “Change is the only constant” perfectly describes her career; no matter the industry, she creates order from chaos, bringing a relationship-oriented approach to balancing business and people needs.

After spending a decade in VC funded start ups, she launched her own fractional business Code Traveller HR in 2023

Cyril Boisard is the Director of People at Workleap, where he ensures that he and his team are not only keeping pace with building a positive work environment but actively setting the standard for it.

In his current role at Workleap, Cyril brings together his diverse experiences, blending technical expertise with a deep understanding of business and talent management. His leadership style is marked by clear communication, empowerment and trust, always leading by example. Cyril’s adaptability shines as he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his team in the trenches, developing and executing HR strategies that support Workleap’s business strategy while championing continuous improvement.