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Lauren Sugarman
VP, Head of Strategic Growth Office at WW (formerly Weight Watchers); Angel Investor; Advisor
Lauren Berson Sugarman is a prominent entrepreneur and angel investor, currently serving as the CEO and Founder of Conceive, a company she established in May 2021. She is also an angel investor at Sugarman Ventures, where she has been active since July 2017, investing in over 15 companies and participating as a limited partner in four funds.12
Her professional background includes significant roles at various notable firms. Before founding Conceive, she was the Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth at WW International (formerly Weight Watchers), where she led initiatives to position the company as a holistic wellness provider. Additionally, she has experience as a Market Development Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and has held positions at Google, Meebo, and CitiGroup.23
Berson Sugarman is also recognized for her involvement in the Angel Track program at First Round Capital, which is designed to help aspiring angel investors develop their skills and networks.4 She graduated from Cornell University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree.1
Her investment focus is primarily on early-stage companies, particularly those led by founders she believes can successfully address significant challenges in their respective markets.3
