Founder-to-Founder: Q&A with Zapier CEO Wade Foster

​Join Wade Foster, co-founder and CEO of Zapier, for a live, open Q&A with founders on building and scaling a durable company.

​This session is designed as a candid, question-driven conversation where Wade shares how Zapier grew from a simple side project into a category-defining automation platform used by millions, and what that journey looked like behind the scenes. From early decisions to scaling challenges, he’ll speak directly to the realities founders face as they grow.

​The discussion will revolve around real founder questions, including how to build for long-term compounding instead of short-term growth, what it takes to lead and operate a fully remote team, where founders tend to get growth and leadership wrong, and how automation and AI are reshaping modern work.

​Kevin will guide the conversation, helping surface the most relevant questions and unpack Wade’s thinking in real time, with space for live audience Q&A.

​This is a chance to hear directly from Wade, ask questions, and gain practical insight into building systems, teams, and companies that last.

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​About the Speaker:

​Wade Foster is the co-founder and CEO of Zapier, the leading workflow automation platform that connects thousands of apps and powers automated workflows for millions of users worldwide. Starting as a side project in Missouri in 2011, Zapier grew into a multimillion-dollar company that remains a pioneer in remote work and product-led growth. Wade brings a hands-on perspective on leadership, productivity, and building culture at scale, and frequently writes about process, productivity, and startup strategy.

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