SEATTLE, January 17, 2022 – Included.ai and Remitly have partnered to host a tech community networking event and expert panel on January 25th, 2023 on the topic of Measure What Matters in Fintech. The gathering will include a discussion with industry leaders who will share insights on data-driven approaches to HR, featuring Included Co-Founder Laura Close, VP of ESG at Remitly Kim Vu, and Chief People Officer of Assurance IQ Gulliver Swenson.
“Belonging and inclusion are not just buzzwords for the tech industry, they are business imperatives. By embedding HR data and metrics into people strategies, tech companies see great results. Tech companies are creating a more inclusive workplace and also driving innovation & better serving a diverse customer base. We’re excited to partner with Remitly on this event, they walk the walk when it comes to improving belonging, building a people-first culture, and using that as a competitive edge in the marketplace,” said Included Co-Founder Laura Close.
Members of the tech & startup communities in Seattle are invited to join and connect with other professionals in the Fintech industry and learn about the latest in new AI technology for HR. The event will take place from 6:00pm-8:00pm, with venue details to be announced. There is no cost, but RSVPs are required and space is limited. Make a reservation here – https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-fintech-seattle/events/290112878/
About the Speakers
Gulliver Swenson, Chief People Officer Assurance IQ
Gulliver is responsible for leading Assurance’s people functions – culture, engagement, HR, talent, total rewards, and performance – as we focus on making Assurance the best workplace for our engaged and driven employees. Prior to his current role, Gulliver was Assurance IQ’s first Chief Legal Officer where he built the legal function and advised Assurance on its acquisition. Gulliver brings a unique perspective to HR in his noteworthy pivot from CLO to CPO
Kim Vu, Vice President of Environmental, Social Governance (ESG)
The last decade of Vu’s work has shifted from managing business teams toward corporate social responsibility, considering the impact of companies on the community and its larger ecosystem. Before Remitly, she was Seattle market executive for Bank of America. She previously served on boards for nonprofits and early stage startups, and hopes both her business and life experience has an impact in that work.
Laura Close, Co-Founder Included.ai & Chief Business Development Officer
Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Included, Laura’s mission is to revolutionize human resources through artificial intelligence, ensuring an intuitive and insightful experience for customers seeking to lead data-driven HR functions. Harnessing her expertise in strategic leadership at scale plus early adoption of new technology, Laura and team drive the development of technology that democratizes people analytics insights, empowering C-suite, HR, and business unit leaders to make informed decisions swiftly and proactively.
About Included
Included is the AI-native people analytics solution designed to empower business leaders to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Instead of generating more dashboards and statistical analyses, simplify data from all your HR systems into ready-to-action insights. Whether you are an HR leader, a people analyst, or a team manager, Included helps you quickly understand the most crucial trends in your organization and take confident action.
From retaining your top talent and reducing your time-to-hire to measuring your HR goals, Included amplifies the strategic impact of HR in your organization.
Contact
Laura Close, Co-Founder
Included: [email protected]
