Laura Silvester

Laura Silvester has a diverse and extensive work experience. Laura is currently working at Anthill as the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Product, where they focus on providing solutions for employees who don't sit at a desk, using text messaging for open and ongoing communication. Prior to this, Laura worked as an Advisor at Anthill. Before joining Anthill, they were employed at Hootsuite, where they held several roles. Laura served as the Senior Director of Product Management and Head of Product Strategy, overseeing the social selling product portfolio and product strategy function. Laura was also the Director of Product Management for Ecosystem and Product Partnerships, responsible for managing Hootsuite's ecosystem product portfolio, strategic partner management, and developer relations. Laura also worked as the Senior Manager of Corporate Development Strategy and Operations, contributing to Hootsuite's inorganic growth strategy through acquisitions and partner-attributed revenue.

Before their time at Hootsuite, Laura worked at lululemon athletica, where they served as the Ecommerce Manager and Website Product Manager for ivivva, an internal startup focused on active girls. Laura helped establish the ecommerce function for ivivva, driving sales growth and overseeing website product management. Additionally, they held the role of Business Manager for ivivva, where they achieved over 100% revenue growth through business development and partnership opportunities.

Laura began their career at McKinsey & Company, joining the founding team of their Calgary office. Laura started as a Business Analyst and was promoted to Senior Associate within 18 months due to their exceptional problem structuring, analytical rigour, and client relationship building skills.

Laura's earliest work experience was with HSBC Bank Canada, where they participated in an internship program. During their internship, they gained experience in various areas such as HR, business intelligence, marketing, and commercial banking.

Overall, Laura Silvester has a strong background in product management, strategy, and business development across multiple industries and organizations.

Laura Silvester's education history includes the following:

1. UBC Sauder School of Business: Laura pursued studies in Finance and English Literature. The specific years of attendance or degree obtained are not provided.

2. Product Institute: Laura obtained a degree in Product Management from this institution, although the start and end years are not specified.

3. Female Funders: Laura completed the Angel Academy program at this institution. However, no further details such as start and end years are provided.

4. Bader College: Laura earned a Bachelor of Arts, Honours degree from this college. The field of study is not specified, and the exact years of attendance or graduation are not mentioned.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Laura has obtained a certification titled "Becoming an AI-First Product Leader" from LinkedIn in March 2023. The institution providing the certification is LinkedIn.