Ann Walsh

Ann P. Walsh, SPHR, is a human resources executive with 25+ years of experience architecting and implementing human capital strategies for high-growth companies. As the founder of ThriveHR, she has focused her professional efforts on helping startups build strong organizational foundations that drive rapid growth and long-term success.

Ann's strategic insights and hands-on approach have fueled the growth of many prominent companies and guided numerous startups to successful exits. She is deeply committed to her clients, working with a select group of organizations at any one time to ensure personalized, top-tier service. As a certified executive coach, Ann offers personalized coaching services that enhance leadership capabilities, improve team dynamics, and drive organizational success. As a trusted advisor and business partner to CEOs, Ann immerses herself in each business, creating and sustaining vibrant, people-centric cultures.

Additionally, Ann is the founder of Robots.Jobs, a job board exclusively focused on AI and robotics jobs. Robots.Jobs helps advance the fields of AI and robotics by offering a platform that connects top talent with top-tier teams.

As a lifelong learner, Ann holds certifications from Harvard Law School, MIT, and Cornell University, as well as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from UMass Lowell.

When not helping startups, you'll likely find Ann indulging in her passion for skiing, splitting her time between Boston, MA, and Bartlett, NH.

With her wealth of experience and dedication to her clients, Ann continues to make a significant impact on the startup ecosystem. Her unique blend of strategic thinking, hands-on approach, and commitment to creating people-centric cultures has earned her a reputation as a go-to expert for companies looking to build strong foundations and achieve long-term success.