Cultivating a People-First Culture in Startups with Nahed Khairallah
Eps. #133 JULY 29TH, 2025
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson sits down with Nahed Khairallah, a global HR strategist and founder of Organized Chaos. They delve into the complexities of building effective HR departments in fast-growing startups, emphasizing the importance of a proactive, people-first approach. This conversation is timely as organizations increasingly recognize the need for inclusive leadership and strategic HR practices to enhance employee experience and drive business success.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to balance structure and flexibility in HR to support rapid growth.
Discover why psychological safety is crucial in fast-paced environments.
Explore strategies for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the core of your organization from day one.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR approach and empower your organization!
Guest(s): Nahed Khairallah, Global HR Strategist, Organized Chaos
Guest(s): Nahed Khairallah, Global HR Strategist, Organized Chaos
Nahed is a relentless advocate for the extraordinary potential of fast-growing startups. For over a decade, he has built a track record of transforming 7-figure companies into 9-figure powerhouses by turning HR into rocket fuel for their growth. His journey in scaling startups has been an exhilarating global expedition, taking him across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This experience has enriched his perspective on what it truly means to drive hyper-growth on a global scale and across cultures.
At Glorious Gaming, Nahed spearheaded the expansion from 40 to over 100 employees across 25 countries within eight months, implementing innovative HR programs that fueled rapid growth and led to the company being named the 4th Fastest Growing Company in Dallas. At Accumulus Synergy, he guided the company from a 20-person startup to over 150 employees within 18 months, achieving operational savings of over $2 million annually by building a lean and scalable HR operation.
