Lauren Battisti is a talented individual who has achieved success in the world of venture capital. She is currently employed at Gradient Ventures, a female-founded VC firm specializing in supporting and investing in tech startups. With a focus on social media, program management, community building, and event coordination, Lauren possesses a range of skills that have made her an asset to the company. A graduate of California State University with a BA in Public Relations and Marketing, Lauren’s intellectual curiosity drives her to be a lifelong learner. She is highly energetic in her approach to work and adept at developing relationships, solving problems, and contributing to the overall growth of a business. Her background includes experience as a Public Relations Intern at Walt & Company, an Account Executive, Social Media Assistant, and Staff Writer at Tehama Group Communications, as well as a Social Media Marketing Intern at CORevolution. In her free time, Lauren enjoys Netflix binging, cooking nutritious meals, and embarking on adventurous road trips. Her gregarious, focused, curious, and meme-reciting personality makes her a highly enjoyable person to work with.