Laura Gómez

Laura Gómez is a seasoned professional with an impressive background starting with her early internship at Hewlett Packard, followed by prominent roles at YouTube, Twitter, and as Head of Localization Product. In 2016, she co-founded Project Include, advocating for true inclusion in the tech industry and fundraising for her startup, Atipica, which focused on data, diversity, and AI in talent acquisition. Atipica secured significant backing and garnered recognition for pioneering DEI-focused predictive analytics in talent acquisition.

Laura Gómez's accomplishments have been widely acknowledged by top publications such as WIRED, Forbes México, and The Washington Post, among others. Her remarkable achievements include securing the largest seed round for a solo Latinx founder in Silicon Valley's history. She has also been honored by esteemed organizations like The Antiracist Research and Policy Center and The Frederick Douglass Foundation for her contributions.

Currently, Laura is dedicated to supporting underrepresented founders as an angel investor, offering guidance on product and Go-To-Market strategies to drive impact and realize their vision. Additionally, she serves as the founder and Executive Director of Proyecto Solace, a progressive community fostering emotional and mental well-being among Latinx individuals for collective healing.

Laura Gómez's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Arts from the University of California, San Diego, and a Master of Public Health (in progress) from the University of California, Berkeley. She has held various key roles in organizations, ranging from being the CEO and Founder at Atipica to serving as a Former Member of the Board of Advisors at the Institute for Advanced Technology and Public Policy.