Belonging Isn’t a Bonus, It’s the Baseline with Ash Hynie
Ash Coleman Hynie, CEO and Founder of ManageUP, formally Brex and Credit Karma and founder of CountrPT, emerges as a distinguished voice in the tech industry, wielding a diverse background in engineering, executive HR roles, as well as a background in culinary art. Celebrated for her versatility, Ash's journey encapsulates leadership at the intersection of technology and humanity. Known for her honesty and vulnerability, she brings a unique narrative to the forefront, illuminating the human aspect of the tech realm
HOST
Matt Poepsel, PhD
Vice President & Godfather of Talent Optimization
GUEST
Ash Coleman Hynie
CEO & Founder, ManageUP
In this episode, ManageUp founder and CEO Ash Hynie joins the show to rehumanize the way we think about leadership, feedback, and performance. With a background in culinary arts, engineering, and HR, Ash shares how her journey shaped a people-first approach to leadership.
She explains how many managers are promoted without preparation, and how systemic issues like bias and lack of visibility hold employees back. From “last in, first out” layoffs to recency bias in performance reviews, Ash explores how tech can help managers make fairer, faster decisions. Using real-time data and contextual insights, ManageUp supports feedback that aligns with both company values and individual growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Many managers are promoted without preparation or support
- Feedback works best when it’s timely and practical
- AI helps reduce bias and surface hidden impact
- Promotions reward visibility, not always contribution
- Marginalized groups are being laid off at record rates
Additional Resources:
Ash Hynie, Founder & CEO, ManageUP: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hynie/
ManageUp: http://www.manageup.com/
Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/
Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/posts/?feedView=all
Learn more about PeopleForward Network: http://www.peopleforwardnetwork.com/
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