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Lawren Tilney

Investor

Partner, Climate at Workshop Venture Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Writes $3M checks

About

Lawren Tilney is a Partner, Climate who leverages Product Manager experience from Instagram and operational strategy expertise to support climate startups—helping recruit early key hires and engaging in climate-focused philanthropy.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEdTechEnergyHealthtech

Experience

  1. Google DeepMindGroup Product Managercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. InstagramProduct Manager2024 — 2026San Francisco, California
  3. Workshop Venture PartnersPartner2021 — 2024San Francisco, California
  4. The AthleticSr. Manager, Editorial Operations2020 — 2021San Francisco, California
  5. The AthleticBusiness Operations Manager2019 — 2020San Francisco, California
  6. YouTubeStrategy MBA Intern2018San Bruno, California
  7. The New York TimesDeputy Editor of Strategy & Operations2016 — 2017New York, New York
  8. Crestview Partners, LLCPrivate Equity Associate2014 — 2016New York, New York
  9. The Walt Disney CompanyAnalyst, Corporate Strategy & Business Development2012 — 2014Burbank, California

Education

  1. Harvard Business SchoolMBA2017 — 2019
  2. Harvard UniversityA.B., Social Studies: Technology & Society2008 — 2012

Colleagues at Workshop Venture Partners

Alex Brockman
Operating Advisor, Finance and Accounting at Workshop Venture Partners
Chad Laurans
Founding Partner at Workshop Venture Partners
Courtney Cann
Operating Advisor, Design at Workshop Venture Partners
Eddie Branchaud
Partner at Workshop Venture Partners
Eleanor Laurans
Founding Partner at Workshop Venture Partners
Faz Nassari
Operating Advisor, Recruiting at Workshop Venture Partners
Jack McDermott
Operating Advisor, Growth at Workshop Venture Partners
Jason Carter
Partner at Workshop Venture Partners

Frequently asked questions

Where does Lawren Tilney work?
Lawren Tilney is Partner, Climate at Workshop Venture Partners.
What does Lawren Tilney invest in?
Lawren Tilney invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, EdTech, Energy, Healthtech.
What check size does Lawren Tilney write?
Lawren Tilney typically writes checks of $3M.

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