Wade Foster
Wade Foster is the Co-founder and CEO of Zapier, an automation platform he co-founded in 2011. Under his leadership, Zapier has grown from a bootstrapped startup to a company valued at $5 billion, serving over 2.2 million businesses worldwide. He has championed accessibility in technology, focusing on ease of use and innovative integration to revolutionize workflows.
Career Milestones
- Wade Foster co-founded Zapier in 2012, launching the company as part of the Y Combinator S12 batch.
- Under his leadership as CEO, Zapier achieved profitability by 2014 and reached a $5 billion valuation in 2021 with minimal external funding.
- He has overseen Zapier's growth to connect over 8,000 applications and serve more than two million businesses worldwide.
- Foster is recognized for pioneering a fully remote work culture since Zapier's inception and emphasizing a product-led growth strategy.
- His vision continues to drive Zapier's mission of making automation accessible and empowering teams to enhance productivity.
About Zapier
Zapier, founded in 2011, is a SaaS company providing workflow automation and AI orchestration. It helps businesses and individuals automate tasks by connecting over 8,000 web applications without coding. Core features include multi-app integration, custom workflows ("Zaps"), and AI-powered automation. Benefits include saving time, boosting productivity, and reducing manual errors.