Human Resources Founders Initiative
Founders Network

Human Resources Founders Initiative

Our Leadership Team

Scott Schreiman
Sector Chair
Founder, Mai School, Inc.
FN March 2013 Cohort

Proud Zionist, Husband, Father, 2x Successful Exits, Entrepreneur, Advisor, Coach, Investor, 2x Ironman triathlete. Founder of Mai School, a learning companion for home and micro school parents, students & guides.

A Founders Network member speaking at an event

About Human Resources Founders Initiative

Whether you’re solving recruiting, operations or talent management, the HR Tech Founders Initiative brings together founders driving innovation and inclusion in human resources. We provide full-lifecycle support to HR founders, from design and automation to sales and marketing.

600+
Vetted tech founders
$50B+
In exits by members
55%
Serial founders
100+
Events a year
Next step

Meet us

Membership is by nomination and approval. Request an invitation and we'll review your background. If it's a fit, we arrange a nomination and invite you to the Nominee Preview Q&A, a 30-minute Zoom where current members walk through how Founders Network works and take questions. The next one is Thursday, November 19 at 9:30 AM PT.

Request an invitation

Already nominated? RSVP to the Nominee Preview.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding do HR tech startups raise?

HR software startups raised $1.9 billion across 236 deals by mid-September 2025, against $2 billion across 419 deals in all of 2024, according to Crunchbase. US companies took $1.2 billion of the 2025 total.

How do I meet other HR tech founders?

Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders, with chapter events and introductions across a global network.

How do I join Founders Network as an HR tech founder?

Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and we'll follow up.

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Get an invitation to the community.

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