Future Proof Your in AI, Web3 and Quantum Computing dynamics

Strategic consulting at the intersection of AI, Web3, and Quantum Computing to drive your business innovation forward.

Meet Our Founder

Nicole Hu is founder of Foundry One Lab, where she champions innovation at the intersection of AI and entrepreneurship —experimenting with cutting-edge technologies and backing lean AI startups. With leadership roles at AppDynamics, Cisco, and Google, she’s a dedicated mentor to aspiring engineers, guiding them through their career journeys with actionable insights. Her insights are distilled in her book First Job to First Promotion. Nicole also advises organizations on AI, quantum computing, and Web3 strategies, helping build high-performing teams that propel sustainable growth. By uniting individual development and organizational excellence, she enables teams to unlock their full potential—acting as a catalyst from 0 to 1 for both individuals and startups.

15 projects

Nicole has led over 100 projects, successfully shipping numerous products and features—one of which earned the 2020 CRN Innovation Award. Her leadership consistently empowers teams to innovate and excel, even in the most competitive environments.

0 Billion Revenue Impact

A proven product leader with a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions across mobile, gaming, SaaS, and analytics domains, including $50 million ARR at AppDynamics, and over $4 billion revenue impact in supporting the NFL Sunday Ticket streaming rights at YouTube.

25 Mentees

With a strong focus on mentorship, Nicole has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many young professionals in the tech industry. Her dedication to community building and empowerment is the driving force behind 0to1advisor.com.