Laurel Hess (she/her)

Laurel Hess is a founder, operator, and builder behind hampr, a nationwide laundry marketplace she scaled from idea to millions in revenue and 20+ states. After raising $15M in venture capital, she recently navigated a strategic majority acquisition - reshaping the company around a bold pivot into infrastructure and partnerships.

Known for her bias toward action and clarity in messy moments, Laurel operates at the intersection of growth, operations, and survival. She’s currently focused on scaling Hampr’s next chapter while helping other founders do the same through the Secret Startup Series in Dallas.