Lawrence Lee

Lawrence Lee is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic development and innovation management across various technology sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Strategic Development at SRI International, Lawrence leads a cross-functional strategy team to translate research into commercial opportunities. Previously, as Vice President and Head of Strategy & Planning for New Ventures at Xerox, Lawrence managed a substantial innovation portfolio to foster technology commercialization in emerging markets. Earlier roles include Senior Director of Strategy at PARC, where Lawrence enhanced business practices in open innovation, and Vice President of Business Development at Mirror Worlds Technologies, where strategic alliances were established for pioneering technologies. Lawrence co-founded Zoundry LLC, a social commerce startup, and held an Assistant Vice President position at CoreStates Financial, overseeing significant social investments. Educational credentials include an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a degree in Entrepreneurial Management and Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania.