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At SCALEBLAZER™, we build brands and position companies for greater Investment, Scale, and Sale™. Fueled by the belief that the clearer the mission, the higher the margin, we guide businesses from Idea to Exit™. With a portfolio of global clients, we bring subject matter expertise in Investable Storytelling™, Building Brand Capital™, and Negotiating Better Outcomes™.

Washington, Dc, Us

As a Strategic Advisor, I help transform cutting-edge innovations into groundbreaking solutions that benefit society on a large scale. This is possible through high-level strategic collaborations with NASA, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, NSIN, BARDA, NIST, VA, federal labs, research institutions, universities, and corporations. By partnering with innovators, we turn potential into possible to shape the future.

Saint Louis, Mo, Us

Entrepreneurship is not only for those who are starting new businesses, but also for those who want to help their existing organizations become market leaders.Laura serves as a Sr. Adjunct Professor at Saint Louis University. She specializes in teaching graduate-level entrepreneurship courses, including New Venture Feasibility, New Venture Launch, and Corporate Innovation. Laura assists students in developing their entrepreneurial mindset.Saint Louis University's exceptional graduate entrepreneurship program has been recognized as: * 12th in the nation out of 2,634 programs by U.S. News World Report * 16th in the nation out of 2,634 programs by The Princeton Review

Washington, Mo, Us

Since 1896, Frick's Quality Meats has been supplying America and delighting consumers with a superior eating experience of fresh and flavorful ham and sausage products. As an American family-owned brand for 5 generations, Frick's delivers high-quality meats to customers both in-store and online with unmatched operational excellence and service. I'm honored to serve on their board.

St Louis, Missouri, Us

Stadia Ventures is a global sports and e-sports-focused venture capital firm with a sports business accelerator. We create an ecosystem for sports innovation growth by leveraging our team’s core strengths – education, investment, and industry expertise. Stadia Venture's accelerator helps established sports startups get to the next level through a $100K equity investment, intensive mentoring, and connecting founders to top sports business executives worldwide. We have 77 companies in our portfolio and 15 exits (to Ticketmaster, Teamworks, Blast Motion, Alpha Esports, etc). We have operations in St. Louis, Missouri, Frisco, Texas, Denver, and UK.4,500 - global lifetime applications92 - countries that our lifetime applicants have come from77 - sports and esports startup alums of the program45% - portfolio companies that are founded or led by females or persons-of-color15 - exits we've celebratedOver $350M - total capital raised by portfolio companies!

The Catalyst Center: Creating One Company. One Vision. One Voice. ™ for clients.To build a high-performance organization, a strong coherence is required between top management (strategic vision), what employees know and believe (culture), and what customers think, feel, and perceive (image).When Vision, Culture, and Image align; brand equity, growth opportunities, and profitability results.

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

Reporting to the Chairman of the Board, Laura served as CEO of WELLTH Holdings. WELLTH’S mission is to buy, invest and grow high-potential CPG brands that have a health, wellness or well-being consumer benefit. Portfolio Company Spotlight - Invented by an R&D scientist, WINESTIQ instantly removes sulfite-preservatives from red, white, rosé & sparkling wines for a healthier experience without altering taste, color or aroma. Sulfite-preservatives cause issues such as Headaches, Stuffiness, Flushed, Nasal Congestion, Itchiness, Upset Stomach, and the ability to Live Clean. WINESTIQ supports wine-lovers on their journey to healthier living.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Leading Brand Strategy for Express Scripts, Laura provided strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and thought-leadership to St. Louis'​ largest startup turned Forbes'​ most innovative company. The result – organizational alignment helping to fuel organic growth, brand equity, and shareholder value. Ultimately Express Scripts was sold to Cigna for $67B in 2018.Founded in 1986, Express Scripts began with 5 employees who had an innovative idea that disrupted the healthcare industry — to make prescription medication safer and more affordable. Since then, Express Scripts has grown to 27K employees and is the #1 largest independent pharmacy benefit manager in the nation with 83M (1 in 4) Americans relying on us for prescription medication coverage. * Revenue — $101 Billion * Fortune 500 List — #22* Global 500 List — #52* Fortune Magazine World's Most Admired Companies — 2017* Forbes World’s Most Innovative Companies — 2014, 2015 * #1 PBM — Largest independent pharmacy benefits manager in U.S.* Patents — 140+ Patents created by employee innovations* Members — 83 million (~1 in 3.8 Americans)* Clients — 3,000* Employees — 27,000

Laura initiated and supported the firm's global strategic direction, organizational design, and alignment including: strategic brand and marketing communications, global business development, public relations & awareness campaigns creating new growth opportunities, revenue streams & efficiencies contributing directly to top line sales and organizational profitability.Her role included orchestrating the positioning, value proposition development, and marketing resulting in a refreshed company name, identity, standards, and fully integrated B2B and B2C sales and marketing platform (including web, video, digital, interactive, & collateral content development), both domestically and globally. She was responsible for initiating the company's mission, vision and core values, reshaping organizational structure to align both people and processes with the strategy and core competencies of the firm. Her contributions and support of the integrated route-to-market™ approach aided in greater control over costs & assets with measurable results across the firm's portfolio. Through client and team development, Laura built awareness and sales-generating opportunities contributing to a 43% increase in revenue within 2 years. Additionally she was responsible for the design-through-buildout of 53,000 sq. ft. HQ office inclusive of workflow, technology and space planning, construction design & management, furnishings, budget and relocation of 200+ employees, resulting in a “branded environment” collaborative space for the firm, its' clients, and employees.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

HAVI is a global leader in packaging services, promotion management, analytics & supply chain management. Ranked by Crain's as Chicago's 5th largest privately held company with $10B in annual revenues, serving clients in over 120 countries. Laura's role as Director included the development of the strategic marketing plan and consultative selling efforts to drive profitable sales, build product & brand awareness while delivering best practice business solutions to 16,000 McDonald’s restaurants, their agencies, The Coca-Cola Company and Dr Pepper account groups. Additionally, Laura developed strategic marketing initiatives to identify future investment areas and approaches. She was responsible for business and relationship development, innovative promotions, product launches, information & process management, pricing development, legal approvals, customer insights, analysis, distribution, multi-cultural marketing and strategic / tactical executions to drive incremental sales of consumer packaging, products and premiums, both domestically and internationally. The result - 15% year over year sales increases for 7 years running.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Laura served as the primary leadership contact in the management of regional marketing & business development plans to profitably build sales volume, transactions & market dominance for McDonald’s Corporation & its franchisee community. She lead & directed consumer marketing communications to provide a focused message and achieve 100% execution of brand plans, product line extensions, new product launches & advertising creative execution for multiple markets including a “top 20” market.Awards: -Recognized for creating McD's nationally implemented “Competitive Action Manual” for 13K restaurants.-Received "Profit Pillar Award" for contributions to McDonald’s Financial & Marketing Teams.-Recognized for the development of the Ronald McDonald House “Give a little Love” nationally implemented campaign.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Laura managed retail sales development opportunities across key MO/IL territories for Coca-Cola. She developed account sales & promotional programs that successfully leveraged new product introductions within targeted consumer segments. Laura also created & implemented consumer awareness & sales promotion programs, identified customer needs, analyzed competitive conditions, developed new business opportunities, resulting in increased consumer awareness and sales of the Coca-Cola family of brands.Awards: -Recognized as a Coca-Cola Enterprises top employee, August 1995.-Recognized for creating a 60-page global strategic marketing plan for PowerAde.

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Mba, International Business & Marketing

B.S.B.A., Marketing And Communications