Lauren Briske

Lauren Briske is currently working as the Head of Product at Areto Labs, a women-owned B2B SaaS tech company utilizing AI & machine learning to enhance digital community management and engagement. Previously, Lauren held roles such as Product Manager and Interim Director at Startup Edmonton, where Lauren supported tech-enabled companies in Edmonton through various programs and mentorship. Lauren also worked as a Staff Accountant at Ernst & Young. Lauren holds a degree in Bachelor of Commerce with a Cooperative Education and Leadership Certificate in Accounting from the University of Alberta, as well as a Certificate in Product Management from BrainStation. Throughout their career, Lauren has demonstrated strong skills in operations, strategic planning, people leadership, event planning, CRM management, and community building.