Laura Wright

Laura Wright is a growth strategy and operations leader with a focus on education and ed tech, boasting over 10 years of experience in new product development, entering new markets, establishing new businesses, and launching new ventures in the realms of education, technology, fintech, and other industries. Her key strengths lie in competitive strategy, strategic analysis, entrepreneurship, fostering innovation, making decisions in ambiguous situations, and promoting collaboration.

Laura's educational background includes an MBA with concentrations in Strategic Management, Finance, and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MArch in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, and a BA in Biology from Williams College.

Throughout her career, Laura Wright has held various significant roles in renowned organizations, such as Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Academic Partnerships, Senior Director of Portfolio & Growth Strategy at 2U, Director of Consulting and Special Advisor for New Initiatives at United Educators, Director of New Initiatives at EverFi, Director of Adult Learning at EverFi, Marketing Strategy Consultant at EverFi, Business Builder and Aerogel Program Director at Dow Corning, Innovation Leadership Program Intern at Dow Corning's Business and Technology Incubator, and Architect with a LEED AP certification at OWP/P | Cannon Design.