Willson Cross

Willson Cross is the Co-founder and CEO of Borderless AI, the world’s first AI-native Employer of Record (EOR) platform built to automate global hiring, payroll, and compliance. With a bold vision to eliminate the complexity of international employment, Willson is leading a new wave of HR innovation, one that puts intelligent automation at the center of workforce expansion. Under his leadership, Borderless AI has secured $32M in funding from backers including Susquehanna and the co-founders of Cohere. The company’s category-defining platform combines real-time compliance intelligence, proprietary payments infrastructure, and AI agents like HRGPT to deliver speed, savings, and simplicity at global scale. Willson writes and speaks frequently on the future of work, the evolution of EOR models, and the rise of vertical AI. His insights reflect a rare mix of founder empathy, product intuition, and macroeconomic awareness, making him a trusted voice for HR leaders, tech operators, and investors alike.