Laura Ventura

Laura Ventura is the Founding Partner at Talent Partners, a consultancy focused on recruiting and people-related advisory services. She has been in this role since April 2021, operating out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work involves advising founders, executives, and boards on various aspects of recruitment and organizational development.1

Professional Background

• Talent Partners: As the founder, Laura provides strategic consulting in recruiting, working with various companies at different funding stages, including Series B to D and IPOs in sectors like mobility and quantum computing.
• Previous Roles: Before establishing Talent Partners, Laura served as the Global Head of People at Lime, where she led HR practices across multiple countries during a period of rapid growth. She has also held significant roles in executive recruiting and talent management at companies like Uber, where she was the first Corporate Recruiter, overseeing recruitment from Series B to G.12

Education

Laura holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of Ottawa and has also participated in a study abroad program at Uppsala University.1

Skills and Expertise

Laura is recognized for her extensive expertise in:

• Recruiting and talent acquisition
• HR strategy and operations
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
• Performance management and employee relations.12

Her career spans over a decade in various HR and recruiting roles across tech and finance sectors, showcasing her ability to scale teams effectively during periods of growth.