In this episode, Lori interviews Arshad Hisham from inGen Dynamics, a company focused on robotics and AI. They discuss the importance of culture in attracting and retaining talent, with inGen Dynamics’ five pillars serving as the secret sauce for their success. These pillars include zero tolerance for corporate bloat, being mission-driven with a product-first mindset, zero tolerance for office politics, moving fast and taking risks, and being progressively optimistic. Arshad also highlights the value of engaging with alumni and creating a culture that supports experimentation and learning from failure.

Key highlights:

• Eliminating corporate bloat
• Cultural factors in attracting and retaining talent
• Moving fast and taking risks
• The importance of positive optimism
• The value of exit interviews
• Engaging with the alumni network