Lauren Ivison

Experience

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  MarketBridge

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Consultant

  Provided strategic channel coverage recommendations to Fortune 500 sales and marketing executives across a wide range of industries.

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  Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC

  Mar 2003 - Jan 2004

  Paralegal

  Plaintiff-side Civil Rights and fair housing litigation firm based in Washington, DC

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  Bryan Cave

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  Legal Intern
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  Bryan Cave

  May 2008 - Dec 2009

  Lawyer

  formerly Holme Roberts & Owen LLP

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  LJS Holdings, LLC

  Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

  Vice President

  LJS specializes in providing advisory and consulting services to U.S.-based companies for both buy-side and sell-side merger and acquisition transactions, capital raises, and strategic growth advisement.Led business development, client relationship management, and industry research, as well as analysis of company growth strategy and key financials to identify appropriate investors.

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  Liberty Puzzles

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Director of Business Development

  Liberty Puzzles are classic wooden jigsaw puzzles, made with quarter inch maple plywood and the finest archival paper and inks. No two pieces in any puzzle are alike, and each puzzle features dozens of intricate, charming whimsy pieces. Liberty Puzzles are manufactured in Boulder, Colorado, USA.Led outbound sales with retailers ranging from high-end local boutiques such as Gorsuch Ltd to national national-tier brands and catalogs including Neiman Marcus and Frontgate. Drafted and negotiated contracts for image procurement, and designed marketing collateral for large retail customers. Show less

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  ClearCreek Partners

  May 2011 - Jan 2015

  Associate Partner

  ClearCreek Partners is a financial advisory firm that works with entrepreneurs and CEO's of private companies on capital raises and strategic transactions ranging from $3 to $30 million. ClearCreek clients range from pre-revenue companies looking for their first institutional investor, to later-stage firms with significant cash flow.Led multiple sell-side transactions of early-stage tech companies to global acquirers, supported the raise and close of a $7M Series B capital raise for a medical device company, and provided financial and organizational advisory to companies across a range of industries ranging from tech to natural foods to e-commerce. Show less

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  J.P. Morgan

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  Associate Banker

  Advised entrepreneurs and founders pre- and post-exit on personal financial strategy including lending and capital structure, investments, deposits, philanthropy and wealth transfer.

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  Ridgeline Ventures

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2018

  Managing Partner

  Ridgeline Ventures is a venture investment firm that in invests in companies that help people lead healthier lives, with a particular focus on the natural foods and active lifestyle sectors. Investments include: Cotopaxi, Bobo's Oat Bars, The Pro's Closet, Bonafide Provisions, Beanfields, NOKA Organics, and The Kitchen.

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  Totem Leadership

  Oct 2018 - now

  Founder, Executive Coach and Facilitator

  Totem Leadership is a consultancy focused on helping senior leaders and their organizations achieve their peak potential by better understanding who they are and where they are headed, and then building a robust operational plan to achieve that vision. My work includes facilitated workshops, consulting and one-on-one coaching around:>Leadership Growth & Development>Team and Culture Transformation>Mission | Vision | Values>Identity & Purpose>Stakeholder Communication>Board Development & Optimization Show less

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  Drawdown Fund, Managed by Tiger Grass Capital

  Aug 2019 - now

  Operating Partner

  The Drawdown Fund invests in growth equity businesses that drive superior returns while contributing to the reversal of global warming. The Fund’s investment focus encompasses Sustainable Cities, Food & Agriculture, and Energy. The Drawdown Fund was inspired by and adapted its strategy from the solutions outlined in Paul Hawken's New York Times Best Seller, "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming."

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  Sanitas Advisors

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2022

  Executive Coach and Facilitator

  Sanitas Advisors is a strategy, executive coaching & training agency. We partner with companies striving to create elite teams & maximize customer alignment. Our core expertise is in developing strategic partnerships, opening new channels of distribution, and driving consumer engagement across consumer products and retail. Additionally, Sanitas facilitates strategic planning meetings, provides executive coaching, and organizes unique and customized retreats for Corporate Executives, Families, YPO Forums, Board of Directors, etc. through BusinesssOutside. Show less