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    Laurent Grill

    Partner at JLL Spark

    Laurent Grill is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist based in Los Angeles. He currently serves as a Partner at JLL Spark, a firm focused on strategic investments in PropTech, which aims to innovate the real estate industry through technology. His role involves collaborating with startups to build scalable teams and strong company cultures, particularly in emerging tech hubs in the U.S. and globally.12

    Grill has a diverse entrepreneurial background, having founded and managed several startups, including a tech-enabled corporate catering company called Eat Club and a mobile health and wellness service named Zeel. His experience in the startup ecosystem equips him with insights into the challenges faced by early-stage founders.12

    In addition to his role at JLL Spark, Laurent Grill is involved in various capacities across several organizations. He serves as a Board Observer at Crafty and has held similar positions at other companies like MeetElise. He is also an angel investor in multiple startups, indicating his active engagement in the entrepreneurial community.23

    Grill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California and has been a long-time supporter of non-profit organizations, including a previous role on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross of Santa Monica.12

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    Experience

    Partner at JLL Spark (April 2021 - Present)
    Venture Partner at Luma Launch (April 2021 - Present), Partner at Luma Launch (May 2016 - April 2021), Advisor at Zeel.com (May 2016 - December 2022), Regional Manager at Zeel.com (September 2015 - May 2016), General Manager at Zeel.com (November 2014 - May 2016), Director of Business Development at Miso Media (June 2011 - April 2013), Head of Marketing at Miso Media (June 2011 - May 2012), Project Managing and Marketing at Miso Media (September 2009 - June 2011), Board Member at Jones Software (November 2022 - Present); Board Member at SwiftConnect (July 2022 - October 2023); Board of Directors at American Red Cross of Santa Monica (June 2007 - July 2013)

    Education

    BA in International Relations, University of Southern California; Minor in Occupational Science

    Location

    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area