Exclusive Interview with Zapier’s Wade Foster.

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Exclusive Interview with Zapier’s Wade Foster

In an exclusive interview, Wade Foster, Co-Founder and CEO of Zapier, shares insights on the company's journey from raising $1M to achieving a valuation exceeding $5B. The discussion covers Zapier’s fully remote philosophy, adaptation to the AI landscape, and the launch of innovative tools like Zapier Agents and Zapier Canvas. Additionally, Foster addresses the importance of mindset shifts in their sales strategy and speculates on the future of automation in 2026.

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