Adam Axon is a fractional People leader for scaling startups, and the Founder of Give a Damn. Known for his sharp thinking and irreverent tone, Adam brings product discipline and heart to People Ops. He’s spent years helping early-stage companies translate magic into motion—building systems that scale fast without losing soul. At Startup People Summit, he shares the lessons (and the scars) from helping founders sprint wisely, not just fast.
Startups move fast—sometimes faster than sense. Traditional HR practices? They can feel like dragging a parachute while trying to fly. Adam and Megan have weathered the storms of hypergrowth, gathering tales of glory, woe, and wisdom. In this session, they share their maps and missteps on the journey to build people practices that keep up without burning out. Learn how to find the pace that’s right for your team, design good-enough systems that grow with you, and build cultures that move fast without breaking people in the process.
With five tracks running across the first‑ever Startup People Summit, even the most committed note‑takers couldn’t catch it all live.
Now, you don’t have to miss a thing.
The SPS 2025 On‑Demand channel is ready. Packed with 40+ session recordings from every track, game‑changing ideas from all our speakers, and 12 months to watch, rewatch, and take notes at your own pace.
But SPS was never just an event. With the All Access Bundle, you’ll get everything in On‑Demand, plus join our new private SPS Community—a year‑round space where startup People professionals share challenges and wins in real time, swap fresh ideas and frameworks, collaborate on solutions, and know they’re not doing this work alone. Because the real value of SPS isn’t just in what we heard, it’s in what we can build together next.
Just a reminder: If you’re a Unicorn Pass holder, you already have On‑Demand and SPS Community access included. No need to purchase an add‑on — you’re already all set!
Get access to every single session recording from the summit—all five tracks, all speakers, all the insights. Learn on your schedule and replay your favourites any time over (and over again).
40+ session recordings from every track
12 months to watch, rewatch, and take notes at your own pace
The ultimate post-event pass. Unlock all session recordings and join our exclusive SPS Community. One year of growth, connection, and inspiration—on your terms.
40+ session recordings from every track
12 months to watch, rewatch, and take notes at your own pace
Private SPS Community for year‑round connection and support
Peer‑led advice and collaboration on real challenges
Ongoing ideas, resources, and opportunities to level‑up all year
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