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Kelly Vohs: CEO, SafetyCulture
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Published 27th August, 2025.
Kelly Vohs is the CEO of SafetyCulture, one of the most successful global tech companies to emerge from Australia. Valued at over $2 billion and used by 70,000+ organisations across 180 countries—including Toyota, GE, and Tennis Australia—SafetyCulture empowers teams to raise standards, improve operations, and drive a culture of continuous improvement in the workplace.
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Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast.
It’s now time to explore your curiosity.
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Kelly Vohs opens up in this rare, in-depth conversation:
▪️ Grew up in the Virgin Islands, shaped by childhood trauma and addiction in the family
▪️ Early career in hospitality from nearly fired to leading with empathy and service
▪️ Joined the US Army post-9/11, became a Green Beret, learned “we, not me” leadership
▪️ Faced PTSD and depression after service, now a strong advocate for therapy and mental health
▪️ How he’s scaling SafetyCulture with product-led, sales-enabled growth
▪️ Shares a CEO mindset grounded in clarity, mortality, and meaningful ambition
▪️ Building a global company with purpose—aiming to impact 100 million frontline workers
This is a different side of Kelly you may not have heard before.
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