Laura Buhler

Partner // Head of Community

2023 - Current

I build the programs, experiences, strategic partnerships, and internal tools to engage and expand the Felicis network, for both our firm, and for our founders. Highlight reel: * AI/ML technical communities + partnerships * Felicis Fellows in AI * DevBrunch + Infra leaders event series * Defense & Global Resilience VIP founder event * BD & customer intro network (GTM) * Founder learning + development retreat * CRM + event management workflow automation to run events & capture leads @ scale

GTM Advisor

2022 - 2023

Go-to-market, growth, and fundraising.

CEO & Executive Director

2016 - 2022

Led and scaled the preeminent global community of Canadians in tech to help founders raise money, access markets, and hire talent by leveraging the C100 platform and network. + Launched the core Membership + Fellowship products + 6x'ed the global membership and launched 4 new local city chapters + Grew funding partnerships with VCs, tech cos, banks, universities, economic development agencies, and other firms + Hosted the C100 Summit, an invite-only event for Canadian tech leaders globally

Fellow (OD50)

2021 - 2021

Sr. Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships (Growth)

2012 - 2016

Held multiple roles at Gilt Groupe (backed by Softbank & General Atlantic), starting at Gilt City on the Growth Marketing & Strategy teams, later co-leading our BD & Partnerships team. Had the opportunity to lead multiple launches of product partnerships and new lines of business to monetize Gilt.com through media deals, data partnerships, payment products, and brand partnerships. Led a team of BD & Account Managers who worked cross-functionally across marketing, sales, engineering, product, and design. Passionate people leader, promoted from Manager --> Sr. Manager --> Director --> Sr. Director

Project Manager, World Economic Forum Secondee

2011 - 2012

• Worked to secure emerging market investment proposals from 20+ multinationals + NGOs for announcement at the G8 summit in May, 2012. • Authored the “New Vision for Agriculture” Report on behalf of 26 global companies, including Pepsico, Coca Cola, Diageo, Heineken, Kraft, Nestlé, and others. Presented at the 2012 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos.

Business Analyst

2009 - 2011

Analysis for clients in various industries including: private equity, energy, agriculture, retail & consumer, and government.