Expertise & Background

HR Business Partner by trade, with nearly 20 years in the People space, spanning multiple industries and company stages, I made the leap to tech almost a decade ago and haven’t looked back. I thrive in fast paced environments where I can contribute to the “build” phase of a company's journey. I am passionate about building high-performing teams and shaping workplaces for the future.

Career Highlights:

  • Drove Udemy scale-up for IPO, transitioning to a mature public company; leading global People Partners and Operations for 1,800 employees

  • Built the People team at Data.ai for the Americas region, implemented global programs boosting performance and engagement, supported 350% headcount growth in 2.5 years.

  • Transformed People teams at three global tech companies ($50M - $475M ARR), elevating them from transactional to strategic business partners.

  • Trusted partner + coach to founders thru executive leaders at Fortune 500 companies.

Combining strategic HR expertise with hands-on leadership, I deliver tailored People solutions that flex to your organization's unique needs, providing support at every step.

Cortney Tiscornia
Founder | People Flex