Scaling Operations at ElevenLabs: Work in Progress - with Operations Lead Victoria Weller

In this first episode of Work in Progress, hosts Paula
Wehmeyer, Partner at General Catalyst, and Helena
Meyer-Schönherr, Managing Director at Ten More In, introduce
their new podcast exploring how work is evolving, the impact of
emerging technologies, and the realities of different career
paths.


The series sheds light on diverse professional journeys,
uncovering the skills, challenges, and opportunities across
various industries. Paula and Helena engage with experts,
founders, and industry leaders to provide actionable insights on
navigating career transitions, understanding market trends, and
thriving in today’s dynamic job landscape.


Their first guest is Victoria Weller, Operations Lead at
ElevenLabs, one of the fastest-growing AI startups. Victoria
shares her career journey from astrophysics to leading operations
in a high-growth company, offering a first-hand look at the
challenges of structuring an operations team in a rapidly scaling
environment.


Key Topics:


How ElevenLabs grew from a small team to a leading AI company

The role of operations in a high-growth startup

Lessons from building scalable processes in a rapidly
evolving sector

Practical career advice for those interested in startup
operations




 


About Victoria Weller


Victoria Weller is an experienced operations leader with a
background spanning AI, quantum security, and space research.
Currently, she leads operations at ElevenLabs, where she has
played a key role in scaling the company from 10 to over 100
employees within a year. She has established company-wide
operating principles, built hiring and HR processes, and
optimized customer support.


Previously, Victoria was Chief of Staff at ElevenLabs, managing
compliance, legal, and finance operations. Before that, she spent
nearly four years at Palantir Technologies in various leadership
roles, focusing on infrastructure, incident response, and
customer enablement.


Her career began in research and engineering, including roles at
Qrypt, the Charité – Centre for Space Medicine, and the Max
Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics. She holds
expertise in structuring high-growth tech companies and aligning
operations with strategic goals.


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaaaaa/


 


About ElevenLabs


ElevenLabs is a pioneering AI company specializing in advanced
speech synthesis and voice technology. Founded in 2022, it has
quickly become a leader in developing natural-sounding
AI-generated speech. The company's core technology uses deep
learning to create lifelike vocal emotions and intonations across
multiple languages.


Website: https://elevenlabs.io/


 


About Helena Meyer-Schönherr & Ten More In


Helena Meyer-Schönherr is an experienced leader in venture
building, organizational strategy, and scaling high-growth
startups. As Managing Director at Ten More In, she focuses on
launching and growing new ventures, leveraging her expertise in
company building and strategic development.


Ten More In is a leadership platform for women founded in 2022 by
Lea-Sophie Cramer and Lia Grünhage. The company's core mission is
to ensure future leadership levels reflect gender representation
proportionally across economic, political, and social domains.


LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-meyer-sch%C3%B6nherr-41160955/


Website: https://www.tenmorein.com/


 


About Paula Hübner Wehmeyer & General
Catalyst


Paula invests in technology companies that enable or rethink
large industries. Paula's focus is on startups in the areas of
commerce tech, i.e. digital support for trade, as well as
purchasing and logistics. Previously, Paula was a consultant in
the Berlin office of McKinsey, where she supported well-known
consumer goods and retail companies in matters relating to
e-commerce, purchasing, and internal process optimization.


General Catalyst is a US-based venture capital firm that makes
early-stage and growth-stage investments. The firm has invested
in global companies including Airbnb, Kayak, Datalogix, Datto,
Livongo, Gusto, Buildkite, Warby Parker, Oscar, Deliveroo,
Lemonade, Stripe and Snap.


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulasophiehuebner/


Website: https://www.generalcatalyst.com/


 


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