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Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

Board Member, Investor, People Strategy Consultant and Leadership Coach

Location icon San Francisco, CA, USA

About

I’m a seasoned CPO, C-suite leader, and board member with nearly 30 years of experience driving impactful people strategies and cultural transformations across the tech, medical devices, and manufacturing sectors. My career spans leading HR for organizations ranging from $50M startups to $6.5B global enterprises, with expertise in scaling operations, navigating IPO readiness, and managing over 10 M&A activities. I thrive on aligning talent strategy with organizational growth, fostering inclusive cultures, and delivering measurable outcomes. Currently, I serve as the CEO of CultureFluence Consulting, guiding tech startups in building transparent, scalable organizations. My board roles and coaching engagements allow me to empower leaders, shape strategy, and inspire transformation. Outside work, I enjoy family time, travel to Italy, scuba diving, Formula 1, and I’m currently pursuing a Sommelier certification.

Job Categories

Human Resources
Consulting
Training

Industries

Technology
SAAS
Medical Device
Consumer Products
Food and Wine

Top Skills

Talent Management
Leadership Development
Executive Coaching
Compensation Strategy
Organizational Alignment
Diversity
Equity
and Inclusion (DEI)
Change Management
IPO Readiness
M&A Integration
Global Workforce Strategy

Special Interests

Transformational Leadership
Scalable Organizational Culture
Coaching Emerging CPOs
Equity and Compensation Design
Boardroom Diversity
Food and Wine
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What I Offer

I provide expert guidance to executives and organizations aiming to achieve cultural transformation, enhance leadership effectiveness, and align people strategy with business goals.

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Strategic People Consulting

Crafting tailored people strategies to drive organizational growth and scalability.

Executive Coaching

Empowering leaders to lead with confidence and clarity through focused, transformative coaching.

Culture Building

Developing sustainable, inclusive workplace cultures aligned with business success.

Boardroom Diversity Advocacy

Championing diversity through strategic board placements and mentorship.

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People Strategy
Talent Management
DEI Initiatives
Leadership Development
Compensation Strategy
Change Management
M&A Integration
Executive Coaching
Scalable Culture Building
Boardroom Diversity

Executive Leadership Coaching

Description
For C-suite and senior leaders navigating growth or transition - Personalized coaching to enhance leadership impact and strategic vision
Outcomes
Improved decision-making, team alignment, and leadership effectiveness.

Compensation Strategy Consulting

Description
For companies preparing for growth, IPO, or M&A - Design and implementation of equitable, retention-focused compensation structures.
Outcomes
Aligned compensation practices supporting business and talent strategies.

Scalable Culture Transformation

Description
For high-growth startups and scaling organizations - Tailored programs to build authentic, high-performing cultures.
Outcomes
Increased engagement, retention, and organizational cohesion.

Board Diversity Advocacy

Description
For organizations seeking diverse leadership perspectives - Guidance on recruiting and supporting diverse board candidates.
Outcomes
Enhanced board effectiveness and inclusivity.
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Wisdom at Work

Notable Roles

CEO, CultureFluence Consulting

Advising SaaS startups on culture building, leadership development, and scalable talent strategies.

Senior Vice President of People, Auth0

Scaled the organization to over 1,000 employees, crafted equity strategies, and integrated a $6.5 billion acquisition by Okta.

Chief People Officer, InfluxData

Increased employee engagement by 15%, led compensation strategy, and managed workforce fluctuations.

Areas of Expertise

People Strategy Development

Designing scalable, business-aligned people strategies that drive cultural and organizational success.

Compensation and Equity Strategy

Crafting equitable compensation structures and preparing organizations for IPO and M&A transitions.

Leadership Development and Coaching

Building leadership effectiveness through targeted coaching, tailored programs, and strategic guidance.

Key Achievements

IPO and M&A Expertise

Spearheaded people strategies for multiple IPOs and successfully integrated over 10 M&A activities.

Global Leadership Impact

Managed diverse teams across Argentina, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Germany, and the UK, driving cross-border effectiveness

Innovative Compensation Solutions

Designed equity and compensation strategies to retain top talent, combat economic challenges, and support scalability.

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Summary of Skills

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