Executive Officer, Director at hampr

Where does Laurel Hess work?

Laurel Hess is Founder + President of hampr.

Where did Laurel Hess go to school?

Laurel Hess studied at Loyola University New Orleans (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Production).

Laurel Hess

Founder

Founder + President at hampr

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Foundedhampr

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2,311 people in our graph share verified history with Laurel — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Allie DanzigerunlockedLaurel: together at Weber Shandwick (2006)

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Laurel: together at hampr

Founder + President at hampr

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hampr's investors · 5

Benson CapitalNew Orleans · since 2025 Bonaventure CapitalBirmingham · $5M checks Boot64 VenturesMetairie Gurtin VenturesLa Jolla · since 2022 TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks

Experience

hamprFounder/Presidentcurrent2026 — present
HamprFounder / CEO2018 — 2026
Secret Startup SeriesCo-Founder2026Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Rally MarketingCo-Founder + President2017 — 2020Lafayette, Louisiana Area
Foster Marketing, LLCAccount Executive2013 — 2016Lafayette, Louisiana Area
SMG | Worldwide Entertainment & Convention Venue ManagementSales and Marketing Manager2008 — 2013New Orleans, LA
Channel One Digital, Inc.Production Manager2006 — 2008Lafayette, Louisiana Area
Weber ShandwickIntern2006Dallas/Fort Worth Area

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Marketing CommunicationsWebsite PromotionPhotoshopProofreadingCreative WritingSales PresentationsSocial Media MarketingGraphic DesignEditingFreelance WritingCorporate WebsitesEmail Marketing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Laurel Hess?: Executive Officer, Director at hampr
Where does Laurel Hess work?: Laurel Hess is Founder + President of hampr.
What companies did Laurel Hess found?: Laurel Hess founded hampr.
Where did Laurel Hess go to school?: Laurel Hess studied at Loyola University New Orleans (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Production).

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