Venture with Grace Kathy Ross, Sequoia One CEO on Startup People Strategy & PEO Growth
Kathy Ross is the CEO of Sequoia One.~~~~~~~~~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Nebius — the ultimate cloud for AI innovators.Nebius provides AI infrastructure you can count on, combining reliability and speed with flexibility and engineering support unmatched by hyperscalers.AI leaders like Meta, Shopify, and Higgsfield already partner with Nebius to run their AI workloads. Plus, venture-backed startups can save up to $150,000 on compute costs when they apply for access. Visit nebius.com or nebius.com/startups to learn more~~~~~~~~~~~~~Leading all aspects of the PEO business to drive growth, retain clients, and enhance employee engagement. With deep expertise in revenue growth, sales operations, margin expansion, digital transformation, and service operations, she has built a reputation for operational excellence across HR technology, occupational health, and total compensation services. Kathy’s prior leadership roles include Senior VP at Paylocity, Division VP at Abbott, and executive positions at ADP and ARAMARK. She is a Cornell University alum with an MBA from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management and an active member of C200 and Exceptional Women Alliance.Topics
- How Sequoia One helps VC-backed startups optimize comp/benefits during hypergrowth
- Scaling Paylocity client operations across 3,000 employees through digital transformation
- PEO strategies that reduce people spend while boosting retention for tech scaleups