Kimberley Gilmour
Kimberley is the co-founder and CEO of Sprinklr, People Operations specialists for startups. She has extensive experience working with some of New Zealand’s most iconic and successful high growth companies through periods of global expansion and change. She’s lived and breathed the highs and lows of startup life and is passionate about using her experience to help early stage companies navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise on the journey. She is a trusted partner for leaders and is skilled in developing and embedding proven people processes and practices that fuel growth, strengthen culture, enhance performance and support wellbeing. Kimberley is a life long learner and holds several qualifications, in business, psychology and career development. She is a keen trail runner and lives in Queenstown with her partner, stepdaughter and crazy little dog.
Sunrise Sessions
Making the leap from founder to people manager isn’t always straightforward - it’s a whole new game with new challenges. This community meetup is designed to tackle the real, everyday hurdles that first-time managers face as they shift from building products to leading people.Join us for an open and lively discussion where we’ll swap stories, trade strategies, and dive into practical questions like: How do you transition smoothly from founder to effective manager? What systems can you create to foster continuous development and growth? How do you empower your team to own their progress and drive performance?This isn’t a lecture - it’s a conversation. Bring your questions, your experiences, and your challenges, and leave with fresh ideas, actionable strategies, and a few new connections to help you grow as a leader. This session is supported by our good friends at Deel.