Laurie is an experienced finance and corporate development executive in the creative startup sector, where she acts as a financial partner to growing companies and their founders, emphasizing finance, strategy, negotiation, human resources, and operations.Coupling years of experience in small business tax and accounting along with exceptional interpersonal skills, she prioritizes strategic growth while balancing competing priorities and rigorous ongoing analysis.A graduate of UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and Stanford's GSB, she is known for her innovative and strategic thinking and a keen emphasis on quality, collaborative development, and sustainable growth.