About Laurie

Laurie Brewer is not just a leader, startup consultant, and leadership coach — she’s an innovative force with over 15 years of experience in the tech and business sectors.

As the Founder and CEO of Glow Up Consulting, Laurie has guided countless startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs through the critical stages of launching, scaling, and securing funding. Her expertise spans strategic planning, investor relations, organizational design, operational efficiency, and leadership development — all especially powerful in helping female founders and startup leaders navigate the challenges of building successful businesses.

Laurie’s career highlights include spearheading transformative initiatives at global organizations, driving innovation, operational improvements, and talent strategies that delivered measurable business outcomes. As a fractional COO and strategic advisor, she has amplified results for high-growth tech startups by optimizing processes, boosting engagement, and increasing profitability.

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

Her passion for tackling the inequities female founders face in funding led her to write Smart Girls Say the F-Word — a bold, practical guide that gives women the tools and confidence to launch, fund, and scale their startups successfully. Her mission is clear: simplify the startup journey and empower founders to work on their business, not just in it.