In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, hosts Robin Bailey and Al McDonald sit down with Sachi Kittur, Vice President of Human Experience & Innovation at HRPA and founder of GoCPG.ai. Recently named one of Canada’s Top 30 Most Inspiring Women in SME, Sachi brings over 20 years of experience scaling technology companies and building cultures that thrive at the intersection of talent, innovation, and strategy.
From shaping the future of HR leadership to creating AI-powered mentorship platforms for food brands, Sachi offers a masterclass on how leaders can align culture and business growth in a rapidly changing world.
You’ll hear about:
- Human experience at work: Why leaders must move beyond policies and perks to focus on how employees feel, grow, and connect with purpose.
- Scaling culture with growth: The common mistakes leaders make when business outpaces culture and how to avoid them.
- Change management lessons from tech: Why agility, innovation, and failing forward are essential skills for today’s organizations.
- Return-to-office realities: What younger generations expect, and why personalization matters more than mandates.
- The ROI of investing in people: How strong hiring, retention, and culture directly impact financial outcomes.
- Paying it forward: Sachi’s vision of opening doors for future South Asian women leaders to choose their own path beyond traditional expectations.
If you’re an HR leader, entrepreneur, or business owner looking to future-proof your organization with human-centered leadership and innovation, this conversation delivers both strategic insights and personal inspiration.
We talk about:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:39 Human Experience and Innovation at HRPA
- 03:47 Leadership and Employee Engagement
- 06:31 Scaling Tech Companies: Lessons and Insights
- 13:45 The Importance of Culture in Business Growth
- 19:15 Future Trends in Human-Centered Innovation
- 25:02 Final Thoughts and Signature Question
- 28:20 Conclusion and Contact Information
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