Irene Liu
About Irene Liu
Irene Liu serves as a Foundational Advisor in Legal, Finance, Trust & Safety, and Policy, currently working as a part-time C-Level Executive and Mentor at Squadra. She is the CEO and Founder of Hypergrowth GC and has held various leadership roles in prominent organizations, contributing to discussions on AI and legal matters.
Work at Women Defining AI
Irene Liu serves as a Foundational Advisor at Women Defining AI since 2023. In this role, she contributes her expertise in legal, finance, trust and safety, and policy to support the organization's mission. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing women's roles in the artificial intelligence sector.
Education and Expertise
Irene Liu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Holyoke College, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She furthered her education at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, earning a Doctor of Law (JD) degree. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in legal and policy matters.
Background
Irene Liu has held significant positions in various organizations. She was the Chief Financial & Legal Officer at Hopin from 2020 to 2022 and served as Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Checkr from 2016 to 2020. Currently, she is the CEO and Founder of Hypergrowth GC, a role she has maintained since 2023, where she also acts as a startup advisor and leadership coach.
Achievements
Irene Liu has received several accolades for her contributions to the legal field. She was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers at the National Diversity and Leadership Conference and awarded In-house Leader by the L.A. Times. Additionally, she has been profiled in notable publications such as Fortune, Reuters, and the ABA Journal.
Speaking Engagements and Contributions
Irene Liu has spoken at prominent industry conferences, including Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen Conference and the Federal Trade Commission. She has contributed insights on AI to the California government and previously spoke at an FTC public hearing on AI. Liu also hosts 'The Hypergrowth GC' video series and 'Coffee Break with Irene' on various platforms.