Lauren Cantor is Vice President, Program Operations, for Wharton So Cal. She is a Design and Business Strategy Consultant at Field + Edge. Driven by a relentless curiosity, Lauren is a hybrid thinker: one part creative, one part technologist and one part entrepreneur. She is a multi-disciplinary strategist with a focus on venture design and operations. Lauren has worked to compile a deep skill set across several disciplines, and as a result has a unique perspective and an ability to make insightful and innovative connections. She is an analytical and creative thinker with the ability to quickly synthesize complex information into actionable, compelling insights that connect culture, business goals and consumer values.
Lauren is passionate about design, culture and business, and has the ability to see the big picture while also focusing on the details. She likes her hands dirty, rolling up her sleeves, and working in teams. She is a storyteller with the ability to articulate complex problems to a varied audience, in both visual verbal presentations. She is a translator, a connector, and a liaison. Lauren thrives in fast-paced environments, and is a meticulous manager of timelines and expectations.