Laurie Fuller

Venture Partner at Raiven Capital

Speaker

LAURIE FULLER is committed to building and funding competitive, differentiated businesses in various roles as an investor, advisor, board member and certified executive coach. Her specialty is working with emerging market start-ups and SMEs. During the past five years, Laurie worked with over 50 African high-growth tech and tech-enabled startups.

In a previous position in a Silicon Valley tech company, she directed partner management, implemented new value chains, launched new products and solutions, and prioritized global CAPEX investments to support revenue growth from $1B to $6B over a multi-year period. She understands the challenges and best practices of managing a growing, globally dispersed organization having led teams across several continents.

Having lived and worked in the US, EMEA, APAC, and Africa, she appreciates the benefits and learnings which come from having a diverse set of skills, experiences and cultures.

Laurie has a desirable blend of technical understanding, communication skills and strong business training. She has a B.S. in Decision and Information Science and started her career as a programmer. She earned a M.A. in Communication from Stanford University, she has advanced certification as an ICF Executive Coach, and received a Global Executive MBA from TRIUM (LSE, HEC Paris, NYU Stern)