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Lauren Young
Head of Network Operations at Union Square Ventures
Lauren Young is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, currently serving as a Board Member at VC Platform. She is also the Head of Network Operations at Union Square Ventures (USV), where she leads initiatives to support portfolio companies through community development and resource sharing. Her role involves overseeing programs that facilitate connections among CEOs and executives across USV's network of over 140 companies.234
Young has a solid background in finance and investment. Before joining USV, she was the Assistant Director of Operations for the Data Science Institute at Columbia University. She holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Siena College and an MBA from Union Graduate College.23
In addition to her work at USV and VC Platform, Lauren has been involved in various leadership roles, including serving on the Board of Directors for multiple organizations. Her expertise lies in enhancing the operational capabilities of venture firms and fostering collaboration among their portfolio companies.123