Brady: That’s interesting. So tell me a little bit about your path to becoming the CEO of Indeed. How did that happen? Hyams: Yeah, so I joined Indeed in 2010. I had been in the tech industry for quite a while at that point, mostly in product roles, building software, building teams, building products. And I joined Indeed because I really believed in the mission of helping people get jobs. I thought it was a noble mission. And I joined as the Head of Product. And I spent the first five years I was there building the product team, building the product organization, building the product itself. And then I became President of the company in 2015, and then CEO in 2019. And I think the thing that really helped me along the way was just being very focused on the mission of the company and making sure that everything we did was in service of that mission. And that’s really been my guiding star throughout my career at Indeed. Brady: It’s interesting because I think you’ve talked about how your experience working at the adolescent psychiatric hospital really instilled in you a sense of empathy that has carried through to your leadership style. Can you talk a little bit more about that? Hyams: Yeah, absolutely. So working at the hospital was a really formative experience for me. It taught me a lot about empathy, about understanding people’s struggles, about being able to connect with people on a deep level. And I think that’s something that I’ve carried forward throughout my career, both at Indeed and in previous roles. I think empathy is a really important trait for a leader to have, because it allows you to connect with your team, to understand their struggles, and to help them succeed. And I think that’s something that’s really helped me in my journey to becoming CEO. Brady: That’s really interesting. And I think one of the things that you’ve been talking about lately is the impact of AI on the job market. Can you talk a little bit about that? Hyams: Yeah, absolutely. So AI is already having a surprising impact on the job market. It’s changing the way that people find jobs, the way that companies hire, and the way that the economy operates. And I think it’s really important for leaders to understand how AI is shaping the future of work and to be prepared for those changes. At Indeed, we’re using AI to help match job seekers with the right opportunities, to help companies find the best candidates, and to provide insights into the job market. And I think that’s just the beginning of what AI can do in the job market. Brady: That’s really interesting. And I know that you’ve talked about your 27-year-old daughter being top of mind when you think about the future of work. Can you talk a little bit about that? Hyams: Yeah, absolutely. So my daughter is 27, and she’s just starting out in her career. And when I think about the future of work, I think about her and her generation and what they’re going to need to succeed in the workforce. I think it’s really important for leaders to think about the next generation and to make sure that we’re preparing them for the changes that are coming in the job market. And that’s something that’s really top of mind for me as I think about the future of Indeed and the future of work in general. Brady: That’s really interesting. Well, Chris, thank you so much for joining us today. It’s been a pleasure talking to you. Hyams: Thank you so much. It’s been a pleasure being here.
