Andrew Bartlow

Andrew Bartlow has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of human resources and organizational development. Andrew is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of People Leader Accelerator, where they support the success of HR leaders and helps them enhance their skills and confidence to reach higher levels in their careers. Prior to this, they founded and managed Series B Consulting, where they provided advice to high-growth organizations on designing management processes for scaling successfully. Andrew also worked as an Operating Partner & Senior Advisor at Altamont Capital Partners, where they offered support and guidance on talent and organizational capability matters to portfolio companies. Andrew served as an HR Venture Advisor at SemperVirens Venture Capital, focusing on investing in workplace, healthcare, and financial technology companies. Additionally, they were a Board Member and VP Strategy & Operations at StartupExperts, a community of HR, Finance, and Operations leaders. Andrew also served as an Advisor at PeopleTech Partners, providing insights and guidance to early-stage people technology start-ups. Prior to venturing into consulting and advisory roles, Andrew held executive positions in various companies. Andrew was the Head of Human Resources (CHRO/VP) at Invitation Homes/Waypoint Homes, where they managed HR functions during the company's transformation from a start-up to a publicly-held national player. Andrew also worked as the Head of HR for multiple businesses and functions at Apollo Education Group, providing strategic HR consultation to high-growth technology-based businesses. Earlier in their career, Andrew held leadership roles in Total Rewards & Talent Management at Diamond Foods, Inc. and in HR Strategic Initiatives and Central/Western Retail Banking at Wells Fargo. Throughout their career, Andrew has focused on driving organizational growth, fostering operational efficiency, and enhancing leadership and talent development.

Andrew Bartlow's education history includes various academic achievements and certifications. Andrew participated in Y Combinator's Startup School (SUS) from 2022 to 2023, specializing in Saas Founder. In 2022, they completed a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials at Harvard Business School Online. From 2019 onwards, Andrew pursued executive coaching at the UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute, which is part of the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, they obtained a Master's degree in Human Resources (MHRIR) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 1996 and 1997. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree (BA) in Organizational Psychology from the same institution, spanning from 1993 to 1996.

In terms of certifications, Andrew Bartlow holds multiple qualifications. Andrew is a Founder and Faculty Member of the People Leader Accelerator, an institution where they obtained their certification in 2021. Andrew is also a Certified Executive Coach from the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute, which they obtained in 2020. Moreover, they hold a Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) credential from WorldatWork, achieved in 2017. While it is mentioned that they acquired an SPHR certification from SHRM and a Six Sigma Green Belt from GE, no details regarding the months or years of obtaining these certifications are available.