Hi, I'm Laura Balkovich - Tech Exec | x-Google | ex-Startups | Strategy & Operations | Chief of Staff | Scale & Growth Expert | Consultant | Advisor | Investor
I thrive on bridging tech strategy with operational execution, driving scale from startup to global giants. My passion is empowering women-led ventures, leveraging my 25 years of experience to guide their growth and amplify their impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Directed strategy and business operations for Google's Hardware division.
Invests in and advises early and growth-stage companies, focusing on women-led ventures.
Can help founders by providing strategic guidance on scaling operations and business planning.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Tech Operations
Began career building operational frameworks and strategic planning within the tech industry, leading to director-level roles.
✦ Strategy
✦ Business Operations
✦ Management
Leadership at Google
Held multiple senior leadership positions at Google, driving strategy and operations across diverse divisions like Hardware, Core Data Engineering, and Privacy, Safety & Security.
✦ Chief of Staff
✦ Director
✦ Scale & Growth
Transition to Advisory and Investment
Now leveraging extensive corporate experience to consult and invest in emerging companies, with a focus on supporting women founders.
✦ Consulting
✦ Investing
✦ Women Entrepreneurs
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging Strategy and Operations at Scale
Translating high-level goals into actionable operational plans.
Guided strategy and operations for privacy, safety, and security engineering.
Directed business operations for Google's Hardware division.
Developed strategic initiatives for gTech support services.
Empowering Women-Led Ventures
Dedicated advisor and investor for female founders.
Actively invest in early and growth-stage companies.
Provide hands-on operational guidance to women-owned businesses.
Focus on building robust business foundations for success.
Hypergrowth Navigation
Expertise in scaling operations within fast-paced tech environments.
Proven ability to manage complex projects in dynamic settings.
Facilitate cross-functional alignment for rapid development.
Drive organizational effectiveness during periods of expansion.
I'm excited about
Seeking to connect with innovative founders and operators driving impactful change.
Looking to identify and invest in high-potential early-stage companies.
Eager to share operational and strategic expertise with a global community.
I can help with
Provide strategic guidance on scaling operations and business planning.
Offer expertise in navigating hypergrowth phases and organizational design.
Connect founders with potential investors and strategic partners.
I would love your help on
Discovering emerging technologies and market trends.
Finding new opportunities for impact investing.
Connecting with diverse leaders in the tech ecosystem.