Lauren Kelley

Lauren Kelley is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry in both Europe and the US. She has a proven track record of building fast-growth operations at various tech companies by utilizing the right benchmarks to drive improvements

After successfully contributing to the growth and acquisition of tech companies, Lauren Kelley founded OPEXEngine, a platform that provides industry benchmarks for companies to enhance their operational decision-making and business outcomes

OPEXEngine has assisted numerous SaaS companies, with 70% of IPO'ed SaaS firms in the US over the past decade leveraging their benchmarking services

Lauren Kelley is dedicated to helping businesses move away from guesswork and anecdotal data by offering validated benchmarks and performance metrics through OPEXEngine's industry-leading methodology

She holds a Master's degree in International political economy from Columbia | SIPA and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and German Area Studies from Tufts University. Lauren has held leadership positions in various organizations including as the CEO at OPEXEngine by Bain & Company and as the former President at NETSEA

With her extensive experience in sales, strategic development, and managerial roles at reputable tech companies like Art Technology Group, Borland Software, and Compaq Computer Corp, Lauren Kelley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the tech industry

Her background also includes a fellowship at Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH and experience as an International Economist at the U.S. Department of Commerce/International Trade Administration