"Beyond Burnout: Creating Cultures Where Mental Health Matters"

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Mental health is no longer a soft topic. It is a business critical one. In today’s high growth and high pressure work environments, employee well-being often takes a back seat to performance and speed. But what if the key to sustainable success is not pushing harder but building cultures that help people thrive?

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In this candid conversation, leaders from wellness, HR and organizational culture will share real stories and actionable insights from startups, corporations and everything in between. From movement and mindfulness to values-based leadership and culture design, this session goes beyond surface level perks and into what it truly takes to build mentally healthy workplaces without slowing down your mission.

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Through this session, you'll learn:​​

1. A grounded understanding of how mental health, culture, and business outcomes are intertwined

2. Practical strategies for supporting team well-being—even in fast-moving, high-demand settings

3. Insights into how small shifts (like movement, rest, and intentional leadership) create big impact

4. Lessons from leaders who’ve navigated pressure without losing their people

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Speaker Bio:

Alan Huynh brings a unique perspective to HR, shaped by his journey from advertising with global giants like Google and Nike to corporate leadership at PLBY Enterprises and eventually to early stage startups. His career has spanned both structured corporate environments and the unpredictable world of startups.

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Alan has frequently taken on HR responsibilities with the belief that building the right culture is one of the most effective ways to drive revenue growth. The challenges of leading teams and shaping culture in both bootstrapped and venture-backed settings have taught him how to manage individuals and build resilient teams in high-pressure, fast-changing environments. He blends corporate discipline with startup agility to offer actionable strategies for leaders looking to adapt and innovate, with a focus on helping others build sustainable, values-driven cultures amid the chaos of growth.