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. Nicole also advises organizations on AI, quantum computing, and Web3 strategies, helping build high-performing teams that propel sustainable growth.

With past leadership roles at AppDynamics, Cisco, and Google, Nicole is passionate in mentoring aspiring engineers, guiding them through their career journeys with actionable insights. Her insights are distilled in her book First Job to First Promotion.

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.