BOSS with Erica Lockheimer, LinkedIn's former VP Engineering and now Founder & CEO of HumanizeHer made the leap from corporate into entrepreneurship

19 Mar 2025 • 10 min • EN
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“How did I make that decision? I’ll tell you, it was scary as hell.” That’s how Erica Lockheimer, LinkedIn's former VP Engineering and now Founder & CEO of HumanizeHer, described her leap from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship. We talked about the fear, the courage, and the mindset shift it takes to bet on yourself, build a movement, and create impact. 💡 Why she left LinkedIn after 13+ years 💡 How she built a global community of women in tech 💡 Why “If you don’t ask, the answer is always NO” became her guiding mantra This is a must-listen for anyone navigating a career pivot, building a brand, or wondering what’s next. Watch, comment, and let me know—what’s the boldest career decision you’ve ever made? 👇 👉 ❤️ Follow me, Ali Levitan, for more BOSS conversations on sales & marketing insights, networking like a BOSS, and my path to finding that dream job in 2025 (still working on that last one) 🚀

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