Laine Clark

Laine Clark

Director of Internal Communications

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship Leader | Former Founder & CEO | Social Impact & Sustainability

  • Education

    • Wake Forest University

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      BA Communications
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Entrepreneurship Essentials

      Harvard Business School Online
      Nov 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laine Clark
      Patricia Henriques Outstanding Mentor Award Georgetown University Apr 2022
    • Awarded to Laine Clark
      Georgetown University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Georgetown University Jan 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Union Kitchen on Oct 2017
      Union KitchenAssociated with Laine Clark
    • Mentor, NSF I-Corps Go and KIC at GW

      Issued by The George Washington University on Jul 2018
      The George Washington UniversityAssociated with Laine Clark
    • Mentor, Summer Startup Accelerator

      Issued by The George Washington University on May 2020
      The George Washington UniversityAssociated with Laine Clark
    • Mentor, KIC Tech Frontier Program 2020

      Issued by The George Washington University on Oct 2020
      The George Washington UniversityAssociated with Laine Clark
    • Mentor

      Issued by University Startups on Jan 2021
      University StartupsAssociated with Laine Clark
    • Mentor, KIC Tech Frontier 2021

      Issued by The George Washington University on Jun 2021
      The George Washington UniversityAssociated with Laine Clark