High-profile Business Development & Corporate Development Executive with a 15-year track record of successful venture capital investments and operating experience in product management. Recognized by the San Jose Business Journal as a Women of Influence in the Silicon Valley (2009). Frequently invited to speak at industry events and at graduate schools of business. Recognized as a charismatic leader and team builder as well as for the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with C-suite executives, seasoned investors, limited partners, customers and a wide range of stakeholders. Expert knowledge of and ability to participate in M&A transactions, partnerships, and closing deals. Possess deep knowledge of the consumer Internet and financial technology sectors and a passion for leading high-growth products, services, and organizations. Experience includes a key software product management role with SGI. Excel at helping companies with business development, product and go to market strategy and at making important connections (people, companies) that accelerate growth. Have advised and worked with numerous start-ups. Investments include: Powerset (MSFT), Quixey, Xactly (XTLY), EchoRank, GoIndex, Coraid, Sandstorm.io, Apprion, Facebook (via secondary), ShopItToMe and others. Currently serve on a number of boards and advisory boards. Active member of several Boards of Directors and currently serve as the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the City of San Jose Federated Employee Retirement System, a $2B pension plan.

Venture Partner @ From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees @ From January 2011 to Present (5 years) Founding Partner @ From November 2010 to Present (5 years 2 months)

Lara Druyan is skilled in: Principal Investing, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Financial Analysis, M&A experience, Corporate Governance, Venture Capital, Social Media, Mobile Applications, Business Development, Mergers, Strategy, Product Marketing