Laurie is an experienced finance and corporate development executive who partners with founders and leadership teams to help growing companies scale with clarity and confidence. She brings extensive expertise across finance, strategy, negotiation, human resources, and operations — blending analytical precision with a pragmatic, people-first leadership style.
As Chief Financial Officer at Neural, Laurie supports the company’s growth strategy and operational excellence across its portfolio of technology ventures. She also serves as CFO at IV.AI and Alkemis Paint, and is Co-Founder and CEO of ALTA CFOS, a financial advisory firm helping innovative organizations navigate complex scaling challenges.
Before joining Neural, Laurie held senior finance and operations roles with Maestra, Just Work, Resyn, and Bonde, guiding these companies through periods of transformation, capital efficiency, and sustained growth.
Laurie is earning her Master’s Degree in Finance from Harvard University ('26), where she is on the Dean’s List, and holds executive education credentials from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the University of California, Berkeley. She is also an active member of Chief, The F Suite, and serves on the Board of Humble Design, a nonprofit supporting families emerging from homelessness.
Our values
We think creatively, challenge norms, and explore new frontiers. Risks and experimentation are embraced and experimentation is valued, driving breakthroughs in the industries we serve.
We actively seek partnerships to combine diverse perspectives and expertise to find solutions for complex challenges. We celebrate the collective strength that arises from working together towards shared goals.
Integrity forms the bedrock of our relationships, as we uphold unwavering ethical standards, prioritize transparency, and trust in all interactions. We act with accountability, responsibility, and ownership, always considering the enduring impact of our decisions.
