What check size does Laura Thompson write?

Laura Thompson typically writes checks of $10M – $100M.

Where did Laura Thompson go to school?

Laura Thompson studied at Brown University (BA, Public Policy); INSEAD (Marketing Academy).

Laura Thompson

Former Partner at Sapphire Ventures

San Francisco, California

Writes $10M – $100M checks · typically $25M

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About

Laura Thompson is a Product Marketing Lead at Meta focused on AI/AR devices, with prior experience at Google and GoogleX where she worked on projects including smart contact lenses and drone delivery. She has delivered over 100 speeches on innovation and go-to-market strategy for breakthrough products, and serves as a board member at Glide.org, a San Francisco-based nonprofit.

Experience

MetaProduct Marketing Lead, Future AI/AR Devicescurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
On DeckFounder, Execs on Deck2022 — 2024
WayfinderAdvisor, Interim COO2018 — 2021
GV (Google Ventures)Investor2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
X, the moonshot factoryLead, Product Marketing & Go-To-Market2013 — 2016
GoogleProduct Marketing Manager2010 — 2013London, United Kingdom
GoogleAssociate Product Marketing Manager2009 — 2010Mountain View, CA
RUNACo-Founder2007 — 2009
New Sector AllianceSummer Fellow2008Boston, MA

Skills & more

Product Marketing26Go to Market

Languages Spanish

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Andreas Weiskam

Partner and Co-Founder of Sapphire Ventures, focused on European investments

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Laura Thompson?: Laura Thompson is a Product Marketing Lead at Meta focused on AI/AR devices, with prior experience at Google and GoogleX where she worked on projects including smart contact lenses and drone delivery. She has delivered over 100 speeches on innovation and go-to-market strategy for breakthrough products, and serves as a board member at Glide.org, a San Francisco-based nonprofit.
What check size does Laura Thompson write?: Laura Thompson typically writes checks of $10M – $100M.
Where did Laura Thompson go to school?: Laura Thompson studied at Brown University (BA, Public Policy); INSEAD (Marketing Academy).