Laura Jennings has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and industries. Laura founded and serves as the CEO of Knack Seattle since September 2014. Additionally, they are a Member of the Forbes Business Council since November 2019. Laura has also worked as a Board Member for Laird Norton Company and Laird Norton Wealth Management since June 2013 and June 2005 respectively. Laura is an Investor at Groopit since April 2018. Prior to these roles, Laura served as a Principle at Atlas Venture from 2002 to 2004. Laura started their career at Microsoft, where they held the position of Vice President from 1988 to 2001.
Laura Jennings earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Business from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they studied from 1979 to 1983. Laura later pursued a Masters of Management with a concentration in Marketing from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, completing their studies in 1988.
September, 2014 - present