Andrew HigashiCo Founder

United States - San Francisco, California

Hello! 👋

As Co-founder & CEO of ChangeEngine, I’m obsessed with bridging the innovation gap from Customer Experience to Employee Experience and helping People leaders to deliver the employee moments that matter most. I truly believe People are a company’s greatest asset; the heart of a company’s success or failure. HR & People teams are not a cost center, but rather, they’re the means by which a company drives profit & revenue.

I love thought-provoking conversations that challenge me to evolve towards my best self. Early in my life, I was taught the concept of Kaizen (”kai-” means “change” and “-zen” means “good”), which led to my journey for continuous self-improvement. I’m constantly learning so I can make a positive impact on those around me. That’s why I’m an advocate of driving a diverse & inclusive workplace where each employee has an equal voice.

I’m between 4th & 5th generation Japanese-American with the majority of my family being from the beautiful islands of Hawai’i. I was born in New Jersey and lived in Florida, Singapore, and California. I’ve been in San Francisco for almost a decade—it’s the place I call home. I was a community college transfer student to UC Irvine. My pandemic hobbies include house plants, Rubik’s cube, long walks, Netflix, journaling, and supporting local business owners.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, building companies from Seed to Series C. I’m an operator with 13 years of experience in senior executive roles at category-leading B2B SaaS companies including Gigya (acquired by SAP for $350M), RolePoint (acquired by Jobvite), WorkSpan (Series B), and Sendoso (Series C). I’m a big fan of giving back and providing value where I can, so don’t hesitate to reach out.