Ep 13 - From HR to Founder: Helena Turpin’s Journey with GoFigr

In this episode of Founders and Funders Australia, I sit down with Helena Turpin, co-founder of GoFigr, an Australian career tech platform helping businesses retain and upskill talent. Helena shares her journey from working in HR at Adecco and Randstad to launching her own startup through the Antler accelerator program.

We dive into the challenges of building a SaaS business, securing early customers, and leveraging AI to drive workforce transformation. Helena also discusses the importance of internal talent mobility, the future of AI in HR, and lessons learned from growing a global company.

Whether you’re a startup founder, HR leader, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on navigating entrepreneurship, funding, and scaling a business.

Show Notes:

🔗 Learn more about GoFigr: GoFigr.ai

🔗 Connect with Helena Turpin on LinkedIn: Helena Turpin LinkedIn

🔗 Subscribe to Helena’s Substack for Future of Work insights: GoFigr Substack

🎙️ Hosted by Ray Yee