Laura Close

Laura Close is a Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer at an AI HR startup Included. Included software is used by business unit leaders to analyze millions of scenarios daily and deliver curated insights that empower proactive, data-driven decision-making.
Why Laura is a great guest for your podcast:
- AI-Driven Entrepreneurial Success: As a founder in AI-native HR technology, Laura has raised $6.4M in venture capital to build innovative solutions that are transforming workforce management.
- Redefining Success & Overcoming Challenges: As a female founder in tech, Laura has navigated the competitive landscape of AI and HR tech, scaling her company while pushing industry boundaries.
- Award-Winning Leadership: Recognized with honors like the SXSW Innovation Award and Startup of the Year, Laura is a proven industry leader driving innovation in HR and AI.

Key Topics Laura Can Discuss:

- Scaling a Tech Startup: Strategies for growth, funding, and building a resilient business.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Lessons learned from navigating challenges and thriving in an evolving market.
- Leveraging AI for Business Success: How predictive analytics and AI-driven insights can revolutionize decision-making and workforce management.

Laura also has over 8,000 LinkedIn followers and would be happy to promote the episode to her audience.