Safe Space - Talking Trust and Safety

Del Harvey: Optimism and Collaboration in Trust & Safety

Safe Space - Talking Trust and Safety

Show Notes

Del Harvey, a legend in the field, built Twitter's trust and safety organization from the ground up, leading it for over a decade as the platform became a global phenomenon. In this Safe Space episode, the pioneering safety leader shares her unconventional journey from lifeguard to reality TV psychological screener to trust and safety icon. Del offers insights into hiring passionate teams, building psychological safety for rapid decision-making, and maintaining optimism while preparing ...

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