Guyanne Lufrano

Guyanne Lufrano currently serves as the VP of People Operations at Agate Software and is a Recruiting Partner at Cause Capacity. As the Founder of Zero21, Guyanne specializes in launching venture-backed startups by connecting talent to their ideal teams. Previous roles include being an Advisor and Head of People & Culture at Switchboard Software, and a Startup Consultant at Keating Consulting Group, where Guyanne provided fractional talent acquisition and HR services. Significant accomplishments include scaling teams at Synctera and ArsenalBio, managing recruitment processes, and championing DEI initiatives. Guyanne's background also includes experience in operations and marketing at MCZ/Centrum Development and Imerman Angels, where strategic efforts resulted in substantial revenue growth. Educational credentials include studies at Loyola Law School and a B.S. in Business Administration/Marketing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.