Lawrence Hanley

Lawrence Hanley is the Founder and CEO of Desk Plants, a company that specializes in providing plants for corporate gifting and promotional products.1 Based in Austin, Texas, Hanley launched Desk Plants in late 2018 with a mission to make plant ownership accessible to everyone, focusing on hard-to-kill plants that can thrive in office environments.2

Professional Background

Before founding Desk Plants, Hanley gained experience in various roles:

• Account Executive at Quantcast (2017-2018)
• Pricing Advisor at Price Intelligently (2016-2017)
• Account Executive - Mid Market at Criteo (2015-2016)
• Business Development Representative at HubSpot (2014-2015)1

He also co-founded Catalyst Ski Company in 2013, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit early in his career.1

Education

Hanley's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing from Lyndon State College
• Additional business studies at UMass Lowell
• Attended Xaverian Brothers High School1

Desk Plants Success

Under Hanley's leadership, Desk Plants has achieved notable success:

• Chosen as Austin's Best Plant Purveyor 2020 by Austin Monthly
• Recognized for changing the perception of promotional products from disposable items to high-quality, sustainable gifts
• Recently received investment from Rupt Ventures, a company focused on innovative and sustainable promotional products3

Business Approach

Hanley has implemented modern business practices at Desk Plants:

• Utilizes Trello for team management and centralized information sharing
• Focuses on sustainability and customer satisfaction
• Emphasizes the importance of plants in improving work environments2

With the recent investment from Rupt Ventures, Hanley plans to accelerate Desk Plants' expansion, broaden product offerings, and enhance sales and marketing initiatives.3