Ali Hughes Director of Communications

Ali is the director of communications at Felicis, where she helps shape the firm’s narrative and supports portfolio companies in building distinct stories, strengthening their brands and creating momentum at critical inflection points.

Prior to joining Felicis, Ali led technology and innovation communications at Thomson Reuters, where she helped position the company as an AI leader and shaped the narrative around CoCounsel as the product evolved. She joined Thomson Reuters through its acquisition of Casetext, where she led communications and worked closely with the founders as the company introduced generative AI to the legal profession.

Ali began her career in broadcast news before moving into public relations. She later led communications at Canvas Ventures and worked with other VC firms including Initialized Capital. Her experience across venture and operating roles gives her a builder’s perspective on how communications can help companies earn trust, define categories and navigate pivotal moments.

Originally from Ohio, Ali now lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, exploring the city and traveling with her family.