Our Team

The people behind the products

We are operators, builders, and founders dedicated to launching and growing the next generation of high-impact startups.

The Builders

Shegun Otulana

Shegun Otulana

Founder and CEO

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Liza Seawell

Liza Seawell

Chief of Staff

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Trevor Newberry

Trevor Newberry

VP of Partnerships & Product

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Emily Claypool

Emily Claypool

VP of Marketing

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Why we exist

Our mission

At Harmony Venture Labs, we believe in the power of entrepreneurship to transform communities. Our mission is to launch, grow, and support high-impact startups that create lasting economic value — in Birmingham and beyond.

Culture

Our core values

i.

Default to action

We move quickly, make decisions with conviction, and iterate fast. Progress beats perfection.

ii.

Act with humility

We listen more than we speak, admit what we don't know, and treat every person with respect.

iii.

Curious

We ask why, explore new ideas relentlessly, and never stop learning. Curiosity fuels innovation.

iv.

Results-oriented

We focus on outcomes, measure what matters, and hold ourselves accountable to real impact.

Open roles

Join our team

We are always looking for talented people who share our values and want to build something meaningful.

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Internship Program

Interested in an internship at HVL?

We run internship cohorts throughout the year. If you'd like to learn more, click below and we'll reach out when positions become available.

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