Laura Wells

Founder & CEO

Laura Wells is the Founder & CEO of AwakeTeams, a collaborative learning platform that develops critical social and emotional skills in workplace teams and measures impact. AwakeTeams was selected as a GSV Cup Elite 200 “world’s most innovative EdTech company” and as a “startup to watch” as part of the Startup Grind Accelerate program. Laura has led programs in emotional intelligence and management best practices at leading organizations, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and HP. Earlier in her career Laura worked in Fortune 100 companies, including Mars, Colgate, and Unilever in the US, Europe, and globally. She also worked on the leadership team of a behavioral science foundation in New York City. There she learned about the potential of neuroplasticity to support lasting behavior change. Laura is passionate about developing the human skills that enable us to connect, collaborate, and innovate and believes that these skills will transform business culture and its impact in the world.