**LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas**

In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Mary Burke, SVP of HR at Experian, to unpack what it actually looks like to build a high-trust, inclusive culture inside a massive, global organization.

Mary shares why Experian calls its culture a “best kept secret,” how flexibility existed long before it became the norm, and what it takes to create an environment where employees can truly bring their whole selves to work.

They also get into the real drivers behind retention, from industry-leading parental leave to redefining what “family” means in the workplace, and how Experian is using AI to personalize career growth at scale.

What you’ll learn:

• What Experian actually does and how it impacts both consumers and businesses
• Why belonging and inclusion are at the center of their culture
• How flexibility without guilt is practiced (not just promised)
• The real impact of benefits like parental leave on retention and families
• How their AI-powered “My Career” platform helps employees grow internally
• What makes someone successful at Experian (and what doesn’t)

Experian Highlights:

• Team Size: ~22,000 employees globally
• Presence: 30+ countries
• Headquarters: London (North America HQ in Orange County, CA)
• Industry: Data, Technology, and AI
• Culture: Inclusive, flexible, purpose-driven, growth-oriented
• Recognition: Ranked #14 on Great Place to Work’s World’s Best Workplaces

Unique Perks & Programs:

• Generous parental leave:
  • 18–20 weeks (birth parent)
  • 12 weeks (non-birth parent)
• 91% return rate for women after one year post-leave
• 60% of parental leaves taken by men (rare and culture-shifting)
• 10 days bereavement leave for chosen family (not just traditional definitions)
• Flexible work culture with no guilt attached
• AI-powered career platform (“My Career”) for personalized growth and internal mobility
• Strong emphasis on belonging, inclusion, and work-life balance

To learn more about Experian:

• Careers Page (They’re hiring!)
• LinkedIn Page
• Mary’s LinkedIn

**LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas**

In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Brandon Sammut to go behind the scenes of one of the original remote-first companies, long before it was the norm.

From pioneering distributed work across 40+ countries to building a culture rooted in automation, ownership, and transparency, Zapier is redefining how modern teams work in the age of AI.

They also get into what it really means to “build the robot,” why transparency isn’t just a buzzword, and how high-performing teams thrive in a demanding but deeply empowering environment.

What you’ll learn:

• What Zapier does and how it’s bringing AI + automation to everyday work
• What “Don’t be the robot, build the robot” actually looks like in practice
• How a fully remote, globally distributed company operates at scale
• The difference between transparency and oversharing in modern teams
• What it takes to succeed in a high-impact, high-expectation environment

Zapier highlights:

• Founded: ~2010
• Team Size: ~800 employees
• Work Model: Fully remote, globally distributed (42+ countries)
• Industry: AI, Automation, SaaS
• Culture: Builder-first, transparent, high-ownership, outcomes-driven

Unique perks & programs:

• Fully remote and globally distributed work model
• High autonomy with an outcomes-based performance culture
• Strong internal culture of building with AI and automation
• Radical transparency (public Slack channels, shared company updates)
• Hands-on builder mindset embedded in hiring and onboarding
• High-impact roles due to lean teams powered by automation

To learn more about Zapier:

• Careers Page (They’re hiring!)
• LinkedIn Page
• Brandon’s LinkedIn

This company earned a 99% Great Place to Work score (even after a layoff!)

In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Lindsay Gonzalez to unpack what it looks like to build a fast-growing, remote-first company at the forefront of AI infrastructure.

From transforming messy, unusable data into something AI can actually work with, to building a 99% employee satisfaction culture, Unstructured is solving one of the biggest blockers in AI adoption while scaling a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

They also get into the real side of startup life, from navigating layoffs and rebuilding trust to maintaining a high-performing culture while doubling headcount.

What you’ll learn:

• What Unstructured does and why data readiness is critical for AI
• What a 99% employee satisfaction culture actually looks like
• How they maintain connection in a remote-first, fast-growing team
• What it takes to succeed in a high-ownership, no-handholding environment
• How to stand out as a candidate and get noticed

Unstructured Highlights:

• Founded: 2022
• Headquarters: Sacramento, California (remote-first, distributed)
• Team Size: ~78 full-time + growing rapidly
• Industry: AI / Data Infrastructure
• Culture: High-trust, ownership-driven, fast-paced, collaborative, human-first

Unique Perks & Programs:

• Remote-first work with flexible setup
• Company and team offsites to build connection
• Generous parental leave (including adoption and surrogacy)
• Strong benefits with increased employer contributions
• Home office setup and internet reimbursements
• Fun, high-engagement Slack culture (games, challenges, team moments)
• Real internal mobility and growth through hands-on work

To learn more about Unstructured:

• Careers Page (They’re hiring!)
• LinkedIn Page
• Lindsay's LinkedIn Profile