Why Sapling

A company starts with an idea, and is brought to life by people. People build companies.

The best companies need the best People Operations to create the clarity of purpose and systems that support front-line teams.

Companies that have this can grow, can scale, and can soar. We build powerful tools for these people teams.

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LEADERSHIP

Andy

FOUNDER & ceo

Andy is a hands-on leader with a love of numbers, continued learning and rapid iteration. Outside of Sapling, Andy is a dog-dad with a love of books, basketball and building stuff.

Ramesh

SVP of Engineering, IT & Security

Ramesh is a passionate leader with two decades of Silicon Valley experience in building products, platforms, enterprise security. Outside of work, Ramesh enjoys spiking at volleyball, exploring new hiking and biking trails.

Stephanie

Head OF
customer success

Stephanie is a start-up veteran of 15 years, who is passionate about supporting customer experiences with software. Stephanie is a cat-mom and enjoys cooking, golfing, and volunteering on the weekends.

Harry

Head of Sales

Harry is a Sales Leader with a growth mindset, focused on coaching and building his team to deliver for the customer. Outside of Sapling, he’s training, reading or cooking for friends and family.

Brian

VP of Product

Brian is an advocate for HR practitioners everywhere and loves building products that help them build better companies. He recharges by spending time on the coast with his family, hiking forested trails, or getting lost in historical documentaries.

Chris

VP of OPERATIONS

Chris is an operations leader with a love of numbers and building companies. On weekends you'll find him camping, hiking, or traveling the world with his wife or passionately supporting WVU sports.

Kevin

head of marketing

Kevin is a Digital Marketer and Entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in the SaaS/Tech industry. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.

Sarah

Head of Strategic Initiatives

Sarah is a strategic catalyst with a clear vision and plan for execution. She has a passion for influencing growth of companies and team members. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys family time at the beach, hiking, traveling, and vegan baking.

Advisors

Jumana Al Hashal

Advisor

Jumana is a product partner in residence with Gradient Ventures, a VC fund dedicated to early stage AI and data companies, helping their portfolio companies take their products to the next level.

Jeff Diana

Advisor

Jeff is a high growth consultant who works with pre-IPO companies on how to successfully scale their businesses from building world class customized HR programs and organizations to designing cultures that thrive and provide true competitive advantage.

Cara Brennan

Advisor

Cara is a proven leader who has successfully built People functions in fast growing companies. Cara is also an Executive Team member who's managed multiple M&A, including acquisition of Google Satellite business by Planet Inc.

Robby Peters

Advisor

Robby is a Benefits Consultant to Venture Capital Firms and their portfolio companies specializing in the design, communication, implementation, and management of employee benefits programs.

Matt Hoffman

Advisor

Matt is a People Operations & Talent Leader for high growth start-up organizations, with a deep interest in building innovative and authentic cultures that scale with the business, and empower and inspire employees do to their best work.

Jenilee Deal

Advisor

Jenilee is the Director of HR at Netflix and a proven people leader and advisor to some of the tech industry’s fastest growing companies.

CUSTOMER ADVISORY BOARD