Laine Clark

Experience

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  Proxicom (Acquired)

  Apr 1999 - Oct 2001

  Director of Internal Communications

  Headed up internal communications for a startup in the tech sector specializing in design and development consulting and implementation. Post-IPO, Proxicom had an annual revenue of $200 million, 15 offices worldwide, and 2000 employees.

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  Wylie Wagg (Acquired)

  Nov 2002 - Nov 2016

  Founder & CEO

  Built and scaled an award-winning, multimillion dollar, regional retail chain in the pet industry. Exited through acquisition to a national company in 2016.

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  Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

  May 2017 - now

  Entrepreneur in Residence

  Provide mentorship related to the launch and scale of ventures run by undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni. Coach and judge pitch competitions. Guest lecture. Co-director of the 2021 Summer Launch Incubator.

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  Gentle Harvest

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

  VP of Brand Development

  Directed the national launch of a CPG venture in the pet food and treats sector. Focused on organic food production using sustainable farming practices. Was responsible for oversight of team, strategy, P&L, CRM, branding, formulation, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution.

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  The Good Food Institute

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2025

  • Senior Corporate Engagement Manager, Innovation

    Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Entrepreneurship Specialist

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022