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Emma Grasso, Director of People and Culture at Culture Kings, is redefining what it means to lead a fast-growing, high-energy ecommerce team. From streetwear retail floors to global expansion under AKA Brands, she’s steering one of Australia’s most iconic youth brands through cultural change, while proving that having great people in your team is just as vital as having a great product. Today, we’re discussing: How Culture Kings evolved from a founder-led business into a global team wit...
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16 Nov 2025

Emma Grasso, Director of People and Culture at Culture Kings, is redefining what it means to lead a fast-growing, high-energy ecommerce team. From streetwear retail floors to global expansion under AKA Brands, she’s steering one of Australia’s most iconic youth brands through cultural change, while proving that having great people in your team is just as vital as having a great product.

Today, we’re discussing: 

  • How Culture Kings evolved from a founder-led business into a global team without losing its edge
  • Why Emma believes “disruption creates opportunity” and how to manage change in high-growth environments
  • What Gen Z really wants from work  (and how to keep them engaged)
  • How AI and short-form content are transforming training, learning and hiring
  • Why collaboration and empathy are the underrated superpowers of ecommerce teams

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Emma Grasso, Director of People and Culture at Culture Kings, is redefining what it means to lead a fast-growing, high-energy ecommerce team. From streetwear retail floors to global expansion under AKA Brands, she’s steering one of Australia’s most iconic youth brands through cultural change, while proving that having great people in your team is just as vital as having a great product. Today, we’re discussing: How Culture Kings evolved from a founder-led business into a global team wit...