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I can see Steve Hunt and I getting matching "HR Techy Rockstar" jackets 👨🎤 Well said, looking forward to sharing with you all the takeaways from my discussions with Steve on #Transform2025 Little hint: Transform hit it out of the ballpark and have +2 attendees next year. 🤘 #DigitalTransformation #Governance #ChangeManagement

We're still feeling the afterglow from Transform 2025, and nothing makes us happier than hearing how meaningful the experience was for so many of you! 💜 From first-time attendees to seasoned speakers, from founders to CHROs, the stories you've shared are powerful reminders of what this community is all about: showing up, exchanging ideas, building relationships, and pushing the conversation of people + work forward. Swipe through to see what people had to say about their time at Transform 2025. Whether you came to brainstorm and learn new ideas, the inspiration, the chance to meet someone who just gets it (or even dance with your peers to Timbaland jams ... no judgment here!), we’re grateful you were part of it. #Transform2025 #FutureOfWork #PeopleLeadership #TransformCommunity #HRInnovation

We’re so excited to see Transform 2025 featured in Forbes, thanks to Tarun Galagali who captured some of the biggest takeaways from this year’s event! He sat down with leaders (Tina Gupta/New York Life, Kyle Forrest/Deloitte, Matt Poepsel, PhD/The Predictive Index, Christine Kaszubski Aldrich/Pindrop, Valerie Capers Workman/Handshake,Jonathan F. Kestenbaum/AMS, Tom Whitty/Upflex, Jim O'Gorman/Included Health, Amit Mohindra/People Analytics Success, Sarah Reynolds/HiBob, Jolen Anderson/BetterUp, Samara Jaffe/Transform) across the people + work landscape and covered a lot of ground. In his article, Tarun highlights key themes that surfaced from these conversations and sessions at the conference: > How HR is finally getting the influence and voice it’s long-deserved > Why AI is reshaping workforce strategy in real-time >The pressure on middle managers (and why we need to better support them) > What DEIB looks like when it’s treated as a real business priority > Why resilience may be the most important leadership skill of all The article thoughtfully recaps what made this year’s conversations stand out and is a great reminder of why this community matters so much! Check out Tarun's great reflection article. https://lnkd.in/gRqhUMwP #Transform2025 #FutureOfWork #PeopleFirst #HRLeadership #WorkplaceInnovation

Still feeling the energy from last week. We hosted our annual SemperSummit, AGM, community gatherings, and dinners — all alongside Transform. It was a powerful reminder of the strength of our ecosystem and the importance of creating space for connection. We brought together our LPs, investors, partners, CHROs, CPOs, founders, and strategic collaborators from across the SemperVirens community. Ahead of the week, we made 250+ strategic connections to support our portfolio across growth, partnerships, and distribution. We shared ideas, built new relationships, and explored how innovation is reshaping work, health, and wealth. We wrapped up the week with a packed closeout celebration featuring Timbaland — a fun way to end a meaningful few days. We’re grateful to Transform for bringing so many thoughtful leaders together — and we’re lucky to be building alongside this community. We’re excited for what’s ahead. #SemperVirens #SemperSummit #Transform #FutureOfWork #VentureCapital #HRTech #HealthTech #Community

What a beautiful reflection of your experience at Transform 2025, Haili McCulloch! Reading this truly captures the heart of what Transform is meant to be. Your words reminded us why we do this... to create space for people to connect, grow, share ideas, and leave feeling reenergized about their work and their impact. It’s especially meaningful to hear how welcomed and supported you felt by the community while attending solo. The connections you made and the moments you shared are exactly what makes this community so special. Thank you for showing up so fully, for embracing the experience, and for bringing that renewed sense of purpose back with you. We’re lucky to have thoughtful and passionate leaders like you in this community. We'll see you online! 💜 #FridayFeedback #Community #Leadership #Transform2025

Still riding the wave from Transform 2025—and wow, what a ride. This year marked my 5th Transform, and it was the most powerful yet. A massive shoutout to my dear friend Samara Jaffe and the entire team for curating a gathering that’s more than just a conference—it’s a catalyst. Shout out to Cal Keizur, Jennifer Cooper, Jeanette (Rodriguez) Morton, Debra Wade Carney and so many more who brought this year to life. Every stage, every hallway convo, every moment was infused with purpose and possibility. Our team showed up in full force: — We shared our founding story of Good Trouble Ventures and the heart behind the The Troublemaker Lab — Kat Steinmetz and I had a blast emceeing and celebrating industry Changemakers at the Innovation Stage Awards — Monica Pool Knox brought the heat on her panel about skills-based hiring—an important convo as we reshape what talent and potential really look like in the future of work — We connected with so many incredible humans across investor events, deep convos, and spontaneous reunions. Looking at you Gianna Driver, Melanie Naranjo, Kelley Steven-Waiss, Sally Thornton (she/her), Rachel Ann Williams, Chris Abbass, Craig Forman, Shannon Nash, Esq., CPA, Jennifer Turner, Ronald B. Williams and so many more! — Had the chance to reflect on our journey with friends and supporters who’ve been with us since the beginning Athena Alliance, Coco Brown, Shelly Morales - thank you for hosting our Lounge hour at the EXP! — HR Confidential led by OMERS Ventures delivered as always: unfiltered truths and the kind of vulnerability that sparks real change on things being experienced by HR leaders today: DOGE, Political climate, climate, employee and leadership health and well being amidst the current state of the State. And one of the most unforgettable moments? Sharing the keynote stage with the legendary Rob Lewis! Our extraordinary Creative in Residence at GTV. (Will have a separate post on this one so stay tuned) big ups to Ash Rodriguez and the one and only Mike Thomas for keeping us focused and ready for that conversation. Together we explored the powerful parallels between the future of work and the creative universe of entertainment and media—from how teams are built, to how leaders inspire, to how culture gets made. Rob’s brilliance and heart were magnetic. It was an honor to dig into how imagination, emotion, and creative leadership are shaping what’s next. Big love to Torin Ellis for lighting up the stage as this year’s emcee—you brought the fire and soul. Transform reminded me: we’re not just building companies—we’re building culture, stories, and movements. Let’s keep making good trouble. Let’s keep building the future of work worth showing up for. Series of insights and learnings over the course of this week on the way! #Transform2025 #GoodTrouble #FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #EntertainmentAndCreativity #HRConfidential #LeadershipReimagined #VentureCapital #CreativityAndCulture #TroublemakerLab

Beautifully said, Stephanie Loewenstern, and what a powerful reflection on such a moving session at Transform 2025. Rob Lewis reminded us that creativity isn’t just for artists. It’s the quiet, intentional practice of presence, reflection, and heart that elevates all of us. Thank you for capturing that moment so thoughtfully, and to AJ Thomas ⚡️ for curating a session that gave us the space to reconnect with ourselves and the power of our own stories. We’re grateful to have you both as part of the Transform community! Keep asking the big questions, staying open, and moving toward whatever your next level looks like. See you in the online community. 💜 #FeedbackFriday #Community #Creativity #Leadership #Transform2025

Thank you, Lan Huynh Lee, for bringing such depth and care to the Transform 2025 stage. Your conversation with Deborah Hanus, Jason Resendez, and Donald Knight gave voice to a reality so many in the workforce quietly navigate every day and reminded us all that supporting caregivers is a leadership imperative, not just a personal matter. We know that truly impactful conversations come from people with lived experience and a passion for change, and your presence brought exactly that! As we continue to evolve the Transform experience based on community feedback, voices like yours help keep the dialogue real, meaningful, and focused on what matters most. Thank you! A huge congratulations to the San Francisco Giants for being recognized as Employer Brand of the Year! What an incredible testament to the impact of your work and values. We’re so glad you joined us for your first Transform and are even more excited to welcome you to the community officially. The conversation doesn’t end here. We look forward to seeing you in the online community! #FeedbackFriday #Transform2025 #Leadership #Caregiving #Culture

The energy from Transform 2025 is still going strong! Join us Thursday, March 27th at 12:30 PM PT for a special LinkedIn Live: Highlights & Hot Takes: Post-Transform Reflections featuring... 🌟 Samara Jaffe, Co-Founder & GM, Transform 🌟 Dan Riley, Co-Founder, RADICL 🌟 AJ Thomas ⚡️, Founder and General Partner, Good Trouble Ventures We’ll be celebrating the most inspiring moments, the ideas that sparked something new, and the connections that made this year unforgettable. RSVP to join us live! We'll see you there. #Transform2025 #HRInnovation #TransformTogether #PeopleFirstLeadership #FutureOfWork

⏰ Coming up in one hour at 12:30 pm PT / 3:30 pm ET. Join Samara Jaffe, Dan Riley, and AJ Thomas ⚡️ for Highlights and Hot Takes: Transform 2025 Reflections. See you soon! #Transform2025 #PeopleFirst #Innovation #Community #TransformMoments