A.J. Lawrence is a dedicated and experienced entrepreneur, investor, and growth marketing professional for a wide range of businesses and clients across different industry sectors. He has over 25 years of exceptional experience in business growth, acquisitions, and strategic development. With a vast professional background that dates back more than two decades, A.J. Lawrence presents himself as a seasoned business professional with a deep understanding and extensive expertise in knowing exactly how to derive meaningful and impactful insights from large data sets. A digital strategy, growth, product development, marketing, and analytics expert, A.J. has spent much of his career working across industries as an investor, founder, and consultant. To date, A.J. has invested in more than six different startups, is an LP with two funds, is an advisor with many other businesses and is a board member for the publicly traded company, Onfolio. A proud past Brooklyn Community Services board member and a steering committee member for NYU FACES. A.J.’s ability to quickly adapt his knowledge and strategies between for-profit and non-profit spaces has made him a valuable asset to nearly every business he’s worked with throughout his career. Always eager to take advantage of an opportunity, A.J. continually seeks new ways to connect with or acquire new businesses and meet entrepreneurs in emerging industries. In continuing his work as a consultant, advisor, and investor, A.J. is always looking for opportunities that would allow him to serve as a passionate mentor, a connected networker, a dedicated problem solver, or even a willful guinea pig for a new idea. With experience in new business development across both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, A.J.’s expertise and understanding of how each industry dictates the growth of a business serve as a valuable asset that his clients can leverage.A.J. currently resides in Northern Virginia with his family, one perfect dog, and a beautiful garbage diver of a puppy.