Laura Abelman
InvestorInvestor at Ballast Point Ventures
Tampa, Florida
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
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Max WechterunlockedLaura: together at Washington University in St. Louis (2010β2013)
Γ3Laura: together at Raymond James
Γ4Laura: together at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Laura: together at Washington University in St. Louis
About
Laura Abelman is a Vice President at Ballast Point Partners. Her background includes work in investing, management consulting, strategic planning, and financial services, with experience in corporate and growth strategy, product launches, and partnership management.
Experience
- Ballast Point PartnersVice Presidentcurrent2022 β presentTampa, Florida, United States
- Raymond JamesAssistant to the Chairman (βA2Cβ)2019 β 2022Tampa, Florida, United States
- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementMBA Graduate2018 β 2020Evanston, IL
- American ExpressManager, Business Strategy Execution2016 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- DeloitteStrategy and Operations Consulting2014 β 2016Washington D.C.
- U.S. Department of JusticeSummer Intern2013Washington DC
Skills & more
Microsoft Office15PowerPoint6Microsoft Excel10Microsoft Word2SPSS1Research7Spanish4Community Outreach1Event Planning6Management2Public Speaking2Leadership9
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Social MediaTeamworkNonprofitsFinancial Modeling- Financial & Valuation Modeling β Wall Street Prep
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Colleagues at Ballast Point Ventures
Andrew Sanders
Associate at Ballast Point Ventures
Drew Graham
Managing Partner at Ballast Point Ventures
Drew Obeck
Senior Associate at Ballast Point Ventures
Jerett Smith
Vice President at Ballast Point Ventures
Laura Stein
Vice President at Ballast Point Ventures
Matt Rice
Partner at Ballast Point Ventures
Michael Lynch
Associate at Ballast Point Ventures
Paul Johan
Partner at Ballast Point Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Laura Abelman?
- Laura Abelman is a Vice President at Ballast Point Partners. Her background includes work in investing, management consulting, strategic planning, and financial services, with experience in corporate and growth strategy, product launches, and partnership management.
- Where does Laura Abelman work?
- Laura Abelman is at Ballast Point Ventures.
- What check size does Laura Abelman write?
- Laura Abelman typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Laura Abelman go to school?
- Laura Abelman studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance); Washington University in St. Louis (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Policy); Kent Denver High School.
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Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management1,121
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Also attended Washington University in St. Louis342
Lee FixelFounder of AdditionMax WechterSenior Director of AI at Lerer HippeauMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock VenturesJess OynickHead of Talent at Union Square Ventures (USV)Andrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean InvestmentsRochelle WalenskyExecutive Partner at Flare Capital Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ballast Point Partners10
Drew GrahamManaging Partner at Ballast Point VenturesPaul JohanPartner at Ballast Point VenturesMatt RicePartner at Ballast Point VenturesRobert FaberPartner at Ballast Point VenturesSean BarkmanPartner at Ballast Point VenturesLaura SteinVice President at Ballast Point Ventures
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Also worked at Raymond James100
Jaya GuptaInvestor at Foundation CapitalEvans GrenierVice President at Questa CapitalScott RosenInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALBen GindhartAnalyst, IPD Capital at IPD CapitalKeegan PintoPrincipal at ArcTern VenturesJustin StreicherAssociate at Mainsail Partners
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Also worked at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management76
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Also worked at American Express279
Victoria TreygerGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystRebecca JamesInvestor at Index VenturesTed LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at RevolutionKatrina PagliaChief Legal Officer at Pantera Capital
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