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Carol Xie

Co-Founder at Inference.ai

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About

I'm Carol Xie, a 3x 0→1 builder and the Co-Founder of Inference.ai. My journey has taken me from investment banking at TD to scaling a startup from $0 to $30M and successfully exiting my previous venture, Brix Labs. Currently, I'm focused on making AI infrastructure more cost-effective and empowering the next generation of AI agents. I'm a firm believer that time is a startup's most precious resource and that HR, when powered by AI, is a founder's ultimate secret weapon for scaling. I'm passionate about bias-free hiring, democratizing education through LLMs, and supporting women in tech. Whether you're a founder looking to scale, an AI developer, or a fellow Canadian expat in Silicon Valley, I'm always happy to share my expertise in growth hacking and recruitment automation or discuss how we can build more authentic professional relationships.

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What I can offer

  • ›Expertise in scaling startups ($0 to $30M)
  • ›AI-driven recruitment automation
  • ›Access to global talent networks
  • ›Mentorship for new hires

Looking for

  • ›HR Specialist in San Francisco
  • ›Series A Founders
  • ›Canadian expats in tech
  • ›AI developers

Best fit for

FoundersHR SpecialistsAI DevelopersFemale Entrepreneurs

Current Interests

AI Infrastructure & AgentsHR Tech & Future of WorkLLMs in EducationCanadian tech ecosystem in Silicon ValleyFemale Empowerment

Background

Career

Began in investment banking at TD and early-stage operations at Easy Group Inc, before becoming a 3x 0→1 builder. Co-founded and exited Brix Labs, and currently co-founding Inference.ai.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance, University of Toronto; Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA), CPA Ontario.

Achievements

  • ›Forbes 100 Most Influential list
  • ›Scaled revenue from $0 to $30M
  • ›Exited founder (Brix Labs)
  • ›Reduced technical sourcing time from 2 weeks to 6 minutes
  • ›Managed global talent pool of 150,000+ professionals

Opinions

  • Time is the most scarce resource for startups, even more so than cash flow.
  • HR is a founder’s 'secret weapon' for scaling, not an administrative burden.
  • Hiring people who lack passion demotivates the entire team.
  • AI should handle repetitive sourcing so humans can focus on authentic relationships.