Launch Labs - Beyond the Business Plan

Amrita Bhalla is an accomplished global HR executive with over 20 years of experience. In 2015, Amrita founded A.B. Consulting, specializing in HR advisory services across a multitude of sectors. Her expertise lies in empowering organizations to enhance performance, drive employee engagement, and boost profitability. She has collaborated with leaders and teams in the hospitality and real estate sectors to create sustainable employee practices that promote healthy, inclusive, and balanced workplace environments. 

With over eight years of dedicated experience as a mentor for entrepreneurs, she believes that entrepreneurship is not just a career path but a transformative journey.  She has partnered with public and private organizations supporting entrepreneurship to include: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC); Futurpreneur Canada; Ignite Bermuda; and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC).  From crafting business plans, human resource development, to refining marketing strategies, Amrita thrives on helping entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. Her collaborative and empowering coaching style has earned her accolades from mentees and peers alike, solidifying her reputation as a trusted advisor and mentor in the entrepreneurial community. 

Amrita is a Board Member for the Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Association Education Fund (CHTAEF), Advisory Board Member for Women in Tourism and Hospitality Canada (WITH.org), and Advisory Board Member for the Gaucho Group Holdings. 

She holds a Masters in Industrial Relations (MIR) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Queens University, Canada.