Helen Lee Kupp
About Helen Lee Kupp
Helen Lee Kupp is the Co-Founder and CEO of Almost Technical and Women Defining AI, with a background in product strategy and management at Slack. She focuses on closing the gender technology gap and advises Fortune 500 executives on adapting to changes in the workplace.
Work at Women Defining AI
Helen Lee Kupp serves as Co-Founder and CEO at Women Defining AI, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on initiatives aimed at closing the gender technology gap and creating a more inclusive future of work. Her leadership is directed toward empowering women in the technology sector and fostering an environment that supports diverse perspectives in artificial intelligence.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to her role at Women Defining AI, Helen is a Co-Founder at Almost Technical, where she has been working since 2024. She also serves as an Advisor, Author, and Angel Investor at How The Future Works, a position she has held since 2022. Her contributions in these roles include advising executives on work redesign and authoring content that addresses the evolving landscape of work influenced by AI and flexible work models.
Previous Experience at Slack
Helen Lee Kupp worked at Slack from 2016 to 2023, where she held several key positions. As Co-Founder of The Future Forum and Senior Director of Product Strategy, she played a significant role in the company's growth, contributing to an increase in annual recurring revenue from $75 million to over $1 billion. Her responsibilities included managing product launches and expanding into international markets.
Education and Expertise
Helen studied at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Business Economics Management. She furthered her education at Harvard Business School, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Her academic background supports her expertise in product strategy and management, particularly in technology and business operations.
Achievements and Publications
Helen co-authored the WSJ Bestselling book 'How The Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to Do the Best Work of Their Lives'. This publication reflects her insights into managing flexible teams and adapting to changes in the workplace. She also combines data and operational experience to provide coaching to Fortune 500 executives, focusing on the redesign of work processes in the context of technological advancements.