Laurie Brewer is not just a leader, startup consultant, and leadership coach, but an innovative force with over 15 years of experience in the tech and business sectors. Her unique approach to driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence has set her apart. As the Founder and CEO of Glow Up Consulting, she has guided numerous startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs through critical stages of launching, scaling, and securing funding. Her expertise in strategic planning, investor relations, organizational design, operational efficiency, and leadership development is especially impactful when it comes to helping female founders and startup leaders navigate the complexities of building successful businesses.

Laurie’s career highlights include leading transformative initiatives at various global organizations, where she spearheaded innovation, operational improvements, and talent management strategies that enhanced productivity and business outcomes. As a fractional COO and strategic advisor, she has amplified the results of high-growth tech startups by optimizing processes, improving engagement, and driving profitability.

Certified in Six Sigma and Executive Leadership, Laurie combines her deep operational knowledge with a strategic mindset, empowering organizations to thrive in competitive markets. She holds a B.S. in Business Management and Marketing, Executive Leadership Certification, and an MS in Organizational Management.

Laurie is dedicated to elevating entrepreneurs by leveraging her vast experience in business and the startup ecosystem. She helps them navigate the often-challenging journey from ideation to scale. Her passion for the inequity of female founders in obtaining funding led to this book for female founders providing actionable insights and guidance on launching, funding, and scaling startups confidently and successfully. Her goal is to make Startup simple for her clients, allowing them to work on their business, not in their business.