Lauren Kolodny is a seasoned professional in the venture capital and nonprofit sectors, currently serving as Co-founder and Managing Partner at Acrew Capital since 2019. With extensive experience in governance, Kolodny has held various leadership roles at Brown University, including Trustee and Trustee Emerita, and currently serves as a member of the President's Leadership Council. Additionally, Kolodny is an Independent Board Director at Alumni Ventures and has previous experience as a Partner and Principal at Aspect Ventures. Early career roles include product marketing at Google and partnerships at the Clinton Foundation. Kolodny holds an MBA and an MSc in Sustainable Design from Stanford University, along with a BA in International Relations focusing on Economic Development from Brown University.