Aaron Frost will be speaking in the People & Culture session.
Aaron Frost
Founder @ HeroDevs
Aaron Frost is the founder of HeroDevs, a company that specializes in providing ongoing support and innovative solutions to ensure the security, performance, and compliance of applications built on legacy and open-source software platforms.
HeroDevs was recognized for its rapid growth on the Inc. 5000 list in 2024. The company began as an application development service and pivoted to provide crucial support for AngularJS after Google’s discontinuation. This strategic shift attracted major clients like Capital One and NASA, achieving significant growth without venture capital. Frost emphasizes creating an inclusive workplace culture, informed by his personal experiences, and aims to empower software engineers to become heroes within their organizations by overcoming technology challenges.
Organization Website: https://www.herodevs.com/
Linkedin or Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronfrost/
Course Title:
Radical Safety: How Using Safety at Work Creates Teams That Want to Grow
Course Description:
People optimize towards safety. And when leaders can provide safety for their teams, those teams will then optimize towards the success of the business. In this session, Aaron Frost, Founder and CEO of HeroDevs, shares the unconventional playbook behind growing a mission-driven team that feels safe enough to lean all in on the company’s goals and mission. From creating a culture that top engineers seek out to getting real buy-in across departments, Aaron will break down the leadership strategies that helped HeroDevs become the fastest growing company in Utah and one of the most talked-about startups around. Ensuring safety at a radical level takes real commitment. Expect honest insights, practical tactics, and a fresh perspective on building a team that grows with your company.