Testimonials
What People Are Saying
Burak Yiğit Kaya
Software Engineer
Kim simply shifted what I look in a company culture. I have worked with Kim for the entire 5 years I worked at Disqus and I can easily say she created the awesome Disqus culture from the ground up and made it sustainable. Here are a few specific ways how she achieved this and helped Disqus leave its mark on me and simply shifted what I look in a company culture: Kim was very proactive, seeking out all the ways in all possible places to improve communications, efficiency and happiness at Disqus Kim was able to distill and tailor all those different ideas and implementations into something specific and applicable to Disqus Kim realized the need to scale herself and the culture very early on and invested into this. She expanded the People Operations team slowly but steadily while also codifying the every day operations she was doing in a way that new hires in the PO department were able to sustain the culture while allowing her to look into the future for more strategic planning. Kim was as transparent as she can with company decisions, status and policies. Our PO department run happiness surveys periodically and she made the raw and interpreted results available as soon as possible, without sugar coating any not-so-great parts. Kim always made sure that action was taken when an issue was raised. I could literally track the progress of certain changes once they were surfaced either in regular pulse surveys or in 1-1 discussions. At the end, she helped and drived such a strong and valid culture at Disqus that when the company had tough times, everyone actually came together instead of going into their own corners in desperation. Even when there was a large number of people going in or out, the core values of the company and the culture maintained itself while also evolving to benefit from the new people's experiences. Now if you work at a large company, you may be saying "duh, this is the way you do things" but mind you the largest Disqus was during those times were 60 people with at most 4 people in the PO department, including Kim. I'd say that's not something everyone can do and I have learned so much from her regarding how to work better and make a company feel connected. I'd always remember those times fondly and would be looking out for any opportunities to work with her again.
Nneka Idika Daly
Brand & Partnerships Leader
Kim has masterfully amplified Oyster's core narratives, meeting our ICP where they are with messages that matter to them. She has helped us achieve our OKR to appear in 7 Tier 1 or tier 2 publications. In the first half of 2023 alone, Kim has had her insights and commentary published in outlets like CNBC, Quartz, Worklife, and Charter. Kim has even landed a regular column opportunity in Quartz due to editorial interest in her perspectives. Kim's voice is authentic, razor-sharp, and resonant. Certainly, her fearless approach to this work has impacted our success metrics — from reach and awareness goals to brand team and company-wide KRs.
Jeremy Laskar
Engineering Manager
In my time at Disqus, if you asked me who the heart and soul of the company were, my first answer would be Kim. Kim defined Disqus' culture, and that culture was one of the best, most enriching and productive experiences I've had in my career. Kim helped build a company whose employees valued each other, valued the hard work they put into the product they were making, and valued their users and the relationship created with those users around the world.
Jeff Maranon
PR & Marketing
Working collaboratively with Kim Rohrer was an absolute pleasure. Thanks to her unapologetic personality, building out her content strategy and helping her execute her personal brand was a seamless experience. Her identity and authenticity were instrumental in amplifying Oyster's mission and values. Her fearlessness and bold approach helped us inspire and build a network, which in turn generated solid traction for Oyster. P.S. We are her biggest fans!
Daniel Ha
Managing Partner, Antigravity Capital
Kim was as meaningful to the company's path as any founder or early engineer. I worked with Kim closely through her 8 years at Disqus. It's difficult for me to recall moments in the company's history without her in it, as Kim was as meaningful to the company's path as any founder or early engineer. Kim was always an excellent complement to my own strengths and skills. As a first-time founder and CEO, my job was varied and was also constantly changing. Kim complemented this by always growing as an operator and a people manager -- supporting me in areas where I was weaker and seeking growth in areas that were new to her. She excels at finding areas where she can make contributions that will be felt, no matter how murky or distant the goals may be. I feel both fortunate and proud of the time we had working together, and it's clear to me that she's someone who would be a dependable partner to anyone at any level in an organization. For similar reasons, Kim also has the make of a strong leader that others regularly look to for guidance.
Myles Nye
Owner, Wise Guys Events
Kim is enterprising, industrious, and engaging: she is one of those people who you want to know not just because she knows everyone you might want to know, but because of the pleasure of her company.
Nick Daze
Founder & CEO, Heirloom
Kim is one of a few HR professionals defining the next wave of corporate culture and best practices. Her ideas have been foundational to our building a great culture that's focused on bringing people together to do their best work and to learn and grow along the way.
Rosa Lee
People Leader
Kim is shaping the new paradigm of HR/People Operations. Thanks to Kim and the community she built, I was able to scale the org I was working at the time from 10 to 150+. Kim is shaping the new paradigm of HR/People Operations. Not only is she data-driven and strategic, but she is a true leader who mentors and cultivates future leaders. Organizations should fight to have Kim because she's that amazing.
Kimberly Bringas
People Leader
For almost a decade, Kim Rohrer has been one of the most important people in my professional network. She is a role model, a mentor and a friend. I had the pleasure of meeting her through OrgOrg, an organization she co-founded, and was instrumental in helping me find my way early in my career. I credit Kim’s thoughtful approach to community building as a main reason OrgOrg stood out as one of the top professional networks. She is at her core, a connector; always looking to help others find compelling professional contacts and opportunities. Over the years, she has helped me navigate my HR career, find my unique voice and connect with fellow People Ops enthusiasts. However, what I marvel at the most is how she has not only grown as a founder, leader and executive, but maintained a high level of integrity and humility along the way. She truly is one of a kind.
Peacemaker Bakinahe
Founder & CEO, NewSeat
An authentic trailblazer in the realm of PeopleOps, Kim Rohrer boasts an exceptional ability to take charge, lead initiatives, and transform concepts into tangible achievements! Her distinct theatre background has been instrumental in propelling her to her current role as a leader within a billion-dollar startup, Oyster®
Brett Kopff
CEO & Founder
Kim understands people operations better then anyone I've met. She was insightful in helping us hire the perfect person and understands the tactical side of operations (HR / Benefits / Accounting) and people / culture which is equally as important. I'd highly recommend her to any companies in rapid scale mode.
Adam Stober
CEO & Founder
I first saw Kim's enthusiasm for helping startups get up and running when we worked together at Disqus, when she not just built Disqus, but also helped a number of startups that went from fledgling service providers to full-blown operations during the time Kim helped to guide them. Later, as I was incubating Layoff-Aid, I naturally went out of my way to get Kim's feedback, and she didn't just give valuable critical feedback. Kim was incredibly generous with intros, staffing expertise, and the kind of advocacy that can be the difference at pushing an early stage venture over the hump. Kim is the best, whether she's building a killer culture from the ground up, scaling PeopleOps teams, tackling thorny internal issues with grace, or guiding bleeding edge startups. I will be recruiting Kim whenever I have the chance.
Gemma Taylor
Learning & Development Leader
Kim has this magical ability to sprinkle wisdom like confetti and make it seem like you’re attending the coolest party of self-improvement. Their knack for making complex concepts hilariously simple is like getting a VIP backstage pass to the comedy show of personal development. If you want to level up your career while laughing, Kim is your secret weapon!
Stephanie Almason
People Programs Manager
Kim has such a skill for understanding others and uncovering what's most important to them.
Heather Doshay
Partner, SignalFire
I've now known Kim for over 30 years and across a variety of leadership roles, from going to school together to watching her found and grow OrgOrg, to being peer People leaders in the PeopleTech Partners community. When I think of Kim's many (many!) strengths, what stands out to me most is how she (1) deeply understands community and (2) uses this to connect people in order to (3) solve real problems. Kim has thrived in a variety of roles and contexts and has built a robust and meaningful network along the way, the next business that unlocks the magic that is Kim Rohrer is a lucky one
Laura Vizena
Marketing & Partnerships Leader
Kim’s ability to be nimble and speak with expertise to a breadth of topics makes her a go-to leader for collaboration initiatives with partners/other brands. She also has an undeniable likeability factor. Audiences relate to Kim because she keeps things real, says the things that everyone is thinking but aren't saying, and meets them where they are.
Cassandra Babilya
Employee Experience Leader
For the witchy and the witchy-curious: 10/10 recommend Kim’s Career Coaching x Tarot Reading service. Kim’s use of tarot is like any other coaching and personality tool—it’s all in the interpretation and insights we get from it. My experience was like a massage for my mind. So illuminating and validating for my current career and life journey.
Leanna Killoran
People Leader
I first met Kim when she spoke at Startup Recruiting Bootcamp in 2021, and I started following all of her content on LinkedIn. And then because she is at Oyster, I started following Oyster and People Builders because the resources are so informational and helpful. Her webinars are always so authentic, I always tell my friends, ‘If you see Kim in a webinar, it’s worth going to.’
Maureen Clough
Host of It Gets Late Early
An authentic trailblazer in the realm of PeopleOps, Kim Rohrer boasts an exceptional ability to take charge, lead initiatives, and transform concepts into tangible achievements! Her distinct theatre background has been instrumental in propelling her to her current role as a leader within a billion-dollar startup, Oyster®.
Shannon Deep
Founder, Bonfire
Her candor enables your candor, and her compassion makes you want to up your game as well. Working with her as a spokesperson for Oyster on the PR front, I was proud to have her be a loud public voice for the company.