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Lauren Michelle
Artist in Residence at Prisma Estúdio
Lisbon, Lisbon
Overview
Lauren Michelle is currently the Grants Lead at Safe, leveraging skills in economics, policy analysis, and international trade to secure funding for the organization. With a background in venture capital and community leadership, she has excelled in roles such as Venture Partner at MGV | Maschmeyer Group Ventures and Community Manager at NEAR Protocol, showcasing a strong track record in fundraising and program evaluation.
Work Experience
Artist in Residence
2024 - Current
Grants Lead
2023
Community Lead
2023 - 2023
Community Manager, Developer Relations
2022 - 2023
Community Manager
2022 - 2023
Founding Co-Chair
2021 - 2022
AI research lab and global community focusing on artificial intelligence, built by youth for youth.
Venture Partner
2021 - 2022
Investor
2017 - 2021
MGV is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in American technology companies.
World Economic Forum Global Shaper (San Francisco)
2016 - 2021
Founding Board Member
2019 - 2020
Mentor at Techstars | MetLife Accelerator
2018 - 2018
Techstars is an accelerator that provides pre-seed investment and mentoring for various early stage startups.
Raised $108,919,999.00 from SVB Financial Group and Foundry Group.
Associate
2017 - 2017
500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.
Raised $2,271,999.00 from Abu Dhabi Financial Group.
Market Analytics Manager
2016 - 2017
The Real Yellow Pages is a Marketing & Advertising company which provides Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, and Web Design services.
Education
M.A.
2011 - 2013
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Design
2016 - 2017