#921 The Top Scaling Lessons from Zapier's AI Transformation with Wade Foster, Co-Founder & CEO of Zapier

Why did he set off the code-red alarm at his company?

Today, we're talking to Wade Foster, co-founder and CEO of Zapier and host of the Agents of Scale podcast. We discuss how Zapier scaled to $5 billion with only one funding round, why 100% of new hires must be AI fluent, and how top companies are using hackathons to transform their organizations in the age of AI.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

To learn more about Zapier, check out their website here.

About Wade Foster

Wade Foster is the co-founder and CEO of Zapier, a $5 billion automation platform connecting over 8,000 apps. He built the company from a startup weekend in Missouri to millions of users worldwide, raising only one round of funding. Wade hosts the Agents of Scale podcast, exploring how leading companies implement AI across their organizations.

About Zapier

Zapier is an automation platform that connects over 8,000 apps to help businesses automate workflows without code. Founded in 2011, the company has grown to serve millions of users worldwide while remaining profitable and remote-first. Zapier enables anyone to build powerful integrations and AI-enhanced workflows that eliminate repetitive tasks.