Lauren Mead

Lauren Mead is a dynamic private equity professional known for being driven, entrepreneurial, and creative, and is guided by principles of integrity, reciprocity, and collaboration.

With a solid foundation in commercial real estate and venture, she excels in strategic partnerships, investor relations, capital markets, marketing, financial analysis, and business strategy.

Her educational background includes an MBA in Economics and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing with Honors from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Throughout her career, Lauren has held key positions in reputable organizations such as 3i Members, Chicago Atlantic Group, Summit, Free Market Ventures, Brooklyn Boulders LLC, MATH Venture Partners, and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, showcasing her expertise and leadership.

Notably, Lauren Mead has also co-founded Power Links, LLC and gained valuable experience as a Banker, Underwriter, and Analyst at JPMorgan Chase.

Her diverse roles have honed her skills in membership management, investor relations, business development, corporate strategy, and entrepreneurship, making her a versatile professional with a wealth of experience in the private equity sector.