Laura MacNeil

Laura MacNeil is an accomplished founder and strategic advisor with extensive experience in social impact enterprises and digital transformation. Currently, Laura serves as the Founder of Carib Farm Inc, connecting farmers through a digital knowledge-sharing network, and as a Participating Founder at Draper University, participating in an intensive global entrepreneurship accelerator program. Laura has a strong background as a Category Designer and registered Digital Advisor under the Canada Digital Adoption Program, delivering tailored digital advisory services to SMEs. Previous roles include Tactical Support for Startups at the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective, leading digital transformation initiatives at Communitech, and co-founding FarmAware, which addressed farmer education for the UN Food Systems Summit. Laura's earlier experiences encompass project innovation in the organic market sector and creative direction in media, contributing significantly to economic growth in the yachting industry and collaborating with startups on business strategy. Laura holds advanced degrees in Interactive Media Management, Visual Communication & Design, and Commercial Photography.