Principal, Venture Fund

Laura joined EdgeStone in January 2004. From 1999 to 2003, Laura worked at BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., ultimately as an Associate in Investment Banking, where she worked on corporate finance and advisory transactions with communications and technology companies. Laura also worked in BMO Nesbitt Burns' private equity divisions, including BMO Halyard Partners and BMO Equity Partners.

Laura serves on the Board of Directors of pVelocity and RapidMind and is an observer on the Board of Directors of CiRBA, Shoplogix, and Varicent. Past EdgeStone portfolio companies with which Laura was involved includes Decision Dynamics (TSX-V:DDY). Laura is the co-chair of the Young Venture Capital Association (YVC). Laura holds an Honors Business Administration (HBA) degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario (Dean's Honor List) and completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.