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.