About us

A bunch of good eggs.

Our tenacious team is chock-full of curious-minded, kind-hearted

, crazy-talented people that operate across the country. Balancing introverts with extroverts, dreamers with doers, and creatives with the more metrically-inclined, it’s our diversity of backgrounds

and skill sets that inspires our 100% original approaches that stick, and click.

Leadership

Veterans, Strategists, Risk takers. Friends, Parents, Teammates. Our Leadership group shows up every day to make LaunchSquad an excellent place.

It's a good place to be.

Allie Murphy

VP

Loves working with founders who are taking big dreams and turning them into reality. Always down to swap recipes or celebrity tea.

New York City, NY

Amy Arthur

SVP, Finance & Operations

Resident number cruncher. Favorite place to work is in a spreadsheet. Passionate about Pickleball.

Boston, MA

Brett Weiner

Partner

Thoughtful Strategist. Known for his sage counsel and dry sense of humor. Father to three, loves cooking for his family. Die hard Boston sports fan.

San Francisco, CA

Brian Omlor

Creative Director, Video 

Born out East. Grew up out West. Building a life in the Middle. Brian is a little movie maker, fascinated by people + technology. Other interests: piano, chess + dogs. Pretty sure Brian likes dogs best.  

Caroline Cammarano

VP

Loves the magic of a story that just clicks - for brands, press, and people everywhere. Can be found cooking, eating, sipping (and probably making a mess). Grew up behind Gillette Stadium. Go Pats!

New York City, NY

Chelsea Hoedl

VP

Finds daily joy in her kind, smart, caring colleagues. Loves the water. Not so great at watering her own plants.

Boston, MA

Emily Busse

VP

Eternal optimist. Believes all tech stories are human stories. Is her best self while camping.

Denver, CO

Emily McMahon

VP

Loves telling powerful stories and coming up with creative ways to bring them to life. Shares a hometown with the tallest man in recorded history.

Chicago, IL

Gavin Skillman

SVP

Ever curious about how new technology can impact our everyday lives. Loves traveling and exploring new destinations with his family. Enjoys wine-tasting and playing poker, just not at the same time.

Bellmore, NY

Jason Mandell

Partner

Passionate Futurist. Helps companies achieve what many people think impossible. Lifelong hockey player (40+ years and going strong). A cinephile at heart, watches every Oscar nominated movie each year.

San Francisco, CA

Jen Holmes

SVP

Always looking for creative ways to tell unexpected stories. Loves travel and exploring the back alleys and quiet corners of the world. Has seen Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls live in concert 36 times (and counting.)

Austin, TX

Jesse Odell

Partner

Views storytelling as the essence of life and his essential purpose and trade. An optimist to the core, believes today is the greatest day to be alive. Legendary dancer.

San Francisco, CA

Laura Abbott

VP

Believes in the power of curiosity, especially in storytelling. Find her hanging with the pups at Milo Foundation.

San Francisco, CA

Lisa Picasso

SVP

Cut her teeth building D2C brands. Enchanted by the stories of people, their ideas and the potential for change. Mom to two wildlings. Looks forward to sleeping again one day. 

Kansas City, MO

Maeghan Ouimet

SVP

A journalist at heart, loves telling (and uncovering) stories that haven't been told yet. Always exploring new (and old) creative outlets.

Boston, MA

Matt Calderone

SVP

Focused on a more sustainable future and telling the stories of companies that are getting us there. Long suffering Knicks fan.

Scotch Plains, NJ

Matt Fleischl

VP

Believer in big ideas and even bigger stories. Will staunchly defend the Fast & Furious franchise.

Philadelphia, PA

Megan Laney

VP

Always dreaming up cool things to do with influencers and creators. Her kids are her hobby. Backup career: TV reviewer.

Milwaukie, OR

Meghan Cavanaugh

SVP

Loves helping people and teams find their purpose. Probably should've been a social worker. A self-taught vegan cook (thank you, Instagram) and an amateur baker (striving for that Paul Hollywood handshake).

Charleston, SC

Mike Schroeder

SVP

On the pulse of transformative ideas and tech trends. Raised by a science teacher, instilling an ever-present curiosity. A begrudging supporter of the Mets and Nets.

Brooklyn, NY

Nicky Enberg Vaz

VP

All about building relationships - bonus points if it helps tell a great story. Loves the thrill of traveling and experiencing new places, people & cultures.

Boston, MA

Rachel Shepheard

SVP

Loves working on teams from around the world. Paints, gardens and takes orders from two very small, adorable dictators. Is freaked out by bellybuttons.

Melbourne, AUS

Sarah Borton

VP

Inspired daily by the change-the-world companies we work with. Tottenham Hotspur supporter. Drinks coffee hot only.

Brooklyn, NY

Stephanie Fryer

VP, Talent

Here for the people. Loves learning and laughing with our smart, kind team. Life is currently run by an opinionated 2 yo. Loves all things SF, especially the Giants.

San Francisco, CA

Meet the Team

Maria Minsker

Director, Editorial Strategy

Content pro and mom to the adorable Z. Enjoys distilling complex tech stories into simple, engaging content. Party planning is her secret passion (and obsession).

Brooklyn, NY

Shami Barooshian

Director, Editorial Strategy

Asks the best questions, and earnestly wants to hear your answers. Always reaching new highs - has hiked all 48 4,000 footers in NH. Broke up with caffeine in 2021, misses it terribly.

Boston, MA

Mahmood Abu-Rubieh

Account Manager

Always down for a creative challenge. Helps run and manage his family's diner, Brookline Lunch - catch it on zoom. Has over 150 cousins.

Boston, MA

Jim Dalin

Account Executive

Loves to learn about new industries, technologies and clients. Plays intramural sports in his free time. Secret reality TV junkie (the more drama, the better).

Chicago, IL

Line Maile-Lata

Account Associate

Everything is a puzzle and Line's ready to get the pieces right. Foreign films are her jam - especially the French ones. Obsessed with baby cows.

Hayden, ID

Jenny Bradford

Senior Account Executive

Creating compelling content is her favorite part of the job. Can be found taking absurdly long walks or at her pottery wheel. A big fan of Broadway shows - has seen 65 and counting.

Springfield, NJ

Shanna Grove

Senior Account Executive

Lives to tell impactful stories. Splits time between CO (and her horse), and CA (acting during her off-time). Listens to eminem daily.

Los Angeles, CA

Rebecca Grandahl

Account Executive

Always learning and writing about people, industries and innovations that change the world. Loves being outdoors with her dog, Posy. Has synesthesia and plays the cello.

Bozeman, MT

Ella Pflueger

Account Executive

Always down to meet in the office or at the farmers market. Recently scuba certified.

San Francisco, CA

Roz Paradis

Senior Account Executive

Loves learning from experts. A fearless spirit, and maybe a little injury prone (she broke 6 different bones before age 10). Catch her outside. Most of the time.

Washington, DC

Julia Ochsenhirt

Account Coordinator

Loves the change-the-world companies she works with everyday. A lover of pottery, art and especially animals. Ask her about her pets!

Chicago, IL

Rob Clark

Senior Account Executive

Embraces a challenge - with storytelling and in life. Loves the outdoors. Lives in one of the snowiest cities in the US; doesn't ski or snowboard.

Chicago, IL

Kate Smeaton

Senior Account Executive

Has the best subject lines. Embraces the world - has travelled 24 countries across 4 continents. Lives in the US, is a Australian and Italian citizen.

Los Angeles, CA

Abby Ruch

Account Manager

Inspired by the small stories and choices that make up every organization. Lives in pursuit of the perfect playlist.

Culver City, CA

Maria Blair

Account Director

Helps brands find their voice, translating passion into stories of inspiration and innovation. Multidisciplinary writer and artist. Obsessed with collecting vintage family photos from thrift stores.

Eatontown, NJ

Liz Kyle

Account Manager

Journalist turned media maven. Loves returning to her roots to work with reporters. Live music is her passion.

Chicago, IL

Monty Ward

Senior Account Executive

Writer by nature, so loves the opportunity to tinker with a good story. Catch her hanging with her dog, Hugo. Was a competitive equestrian for 15 years.

Chicago, IL

Clara Hogan

Director, Content Strategy

Driven to tell companies' stories in impactful ways. Avid traveler. Excellent hooper (hula hooping, that is).

San Francisco, CA

Caroline Chapman

Account Executive

Curiosity won't kill this cat - Caroline loves the opportunity to learn new things each day. An avid mountain biker and skier find her in the mountains, no matter the season.

San Francisco, CA

Alejandra Peralta

Senior Account Executive

Ali's always eager to lend a helping hand, for clients, journalists and team members, all in pursuit of a good story. Loves her family, the Chicago Cubs and her hometown of Springfield, IL 🎩.

Chicago, IL

Alyssa O'Flaherty

Senior Account Executive

Shines light on the impact companies are making on the world. Always on the go, can be found at the gym, the movies, or a concert.

Long Beach, CA

Jacob Douglas

Senior Account Executive

Loves to tell stories about companies that make a difference in the world. A big basketball fan, he coaches a team at his local community center.

Kansas City, MO

Tessa Webster

Account Executive

Loves learning, especially about emerging industries. Has lived in 6 countries. Relishes a romcom, just ask for her favs.

Chicago, IL

Stacee Collins

Senior Account Executive

Big on building relationships. Collector of frog tchotchkes. Sneezes when full.

Austin, TX

Christian DeFazio

Senior Account Executive

Thrives on connection. Massive college basketball fan, part-time contributor to multiple SB Nation sites during the season. Has made pizza for Jon Stewart and Bruce Springsteen.

Philadelphia, PA

Lindsay Zausmer

Account Director

Grateful to be surrounded by talented, genuine, fun people every day. Amateur gardener, focused on vegetables. Could run an AMA on functional mushrooms.

Raleigh, NC

Leah Curatalo

Account Director

Her favorite part of the Squad: working smart, kind, creative people everyday. Grew up camping, fishing, and off-roading, so always looking for the next adventure.

Houston, TX

Maria Nifakos

Senior Account Executive

Learning about new, change-the-world industries is her jam, when she's not jamming on her guitar. A quick talker - she can recite the 50 states in alphabetical order in under a minute.

Manchester, NH

Addy Bhasin

Account Director

Humanity driven, Addy loves finding the beating heart of a company and sharing that with the world. All time drink of choice? Dirty martini. Extra olives.

San Francisco, CA

Gabriella Aponte

Account Executive

A Slack queen, Gaby loves the opportunity to connect with people from all over. Catch her in her downtime reading or watching Bravo. Routinely hits over 100,000 minutes every year on Spotify.

Charlotte, NC

Kevin Mejia

Media Strategist

Connecting with people makes Kevin's day brighter. A lover of all things wellness and self-proclaimed fitness junkie.

New York City, NY

Adam Patton

Senior Content Strategist

Usually listening to, collecting, and playing music. Loves solving puzzles and turning technical topics into engaging content. Very good at foosball.

Philadelphia, PA

Julia Barrett

People Experience Specialist

Our resident fix-it-all. Loves celebrating colleagues and Pilates. On the hunt for the scariest movie of all time.

Brooklyn, NY

Kate Diveley

Account Director

Connecting person-to-person is her favorite part of work. Loves all things foodie (ask her for Chicago restaurant recs) and funny (she dabbled in comedy in a previous life).

Chicago, IL

Sarah Miller

Marketing & Media Manager

Believes in the importance of connection to storytelling (And in the beauty of a layer cake). If lost, often found in a tiki bar.

Omaha, NE

Sabrina Patao

Senior Account Executive

Loves a good huddle and her weekly frittata. Currently thrifting a capsule kitchen.

Los Angeles, CA

Jacqueline Hull

Business Development Director

Loves meeting new people and hearing their stories. Gave up caffeine 3 years ago and is still surviving (somehow). Lifelong dog lover who finally has her very own, Gus.

Darien, CT

Cailey Henderson

Account Manager

Can usually be found painting, sculpting or hanging out at the dog park. Loves telling tech stories that bring attention to solutions improving how we work and live. Has both a shrimp cocktail tattoo and a shellfish allergy. 

Austin, TX

Bernice Chen

Account Coordinator

Loves researching new industries and stories. At peace when reading, gaming or playing Mahjong with her family. Really wants a cat someday.

Boston, MA

Shalika Oza

Account Executive

Obsessed with culture studies - and breaking pop culture moments are her beat. Find her at a farmers market or knitting up a storm.

San Jose, CA

Giselle Guzman

Account Executive

Loves telling her client's stories to the world. Finds joy in a good book and her monthly bookclub. On a journey to find the best almond croissant in NYC.

Brooklyn, NY

Drew Chapman

Senior Account Executive

Loves a good research rabbit hole. Catch him at a concert outside of work. Still slightly bitter about coming in 2nd place in his middle school spelling bee (It's fine. no, really.)

Brooklyn, NY

Erin Jordan

Content Strategist

Loves storytelling that forges relationships and unites people. And a mean spicy marg. Life motto? You miss 100% of the dogs you don't pet.

Austin, TX

Julia Braham

Account Coordinator

Whether she's reading them or writing them, stories are Julia's jam. In her spare time, find her exploring and curating her many Spotify playlists.

Chicago, IL

Kylee Nguyen

Account Associate

Loves being the Sherlock Holmes of storytelling by connecting the dots to the most impactful stories. Has a huge sweet tooth.

Boston, MA

Katherine Han

Account Coordinator

Loves getting to work with the most hard-working, caring and funny people everyday. Enjoys baking sourdough and making ceramics. Has a pet Bunny named Skip.

San Jose, CA

Kaitlin Rymer

Account Manager

Communication is her superpower, email is her tool. Anime fan, reads manga. Favorite color is green.

Providence, RI

Emily Kocis

Account Executive

Passionate about perfecting her zone-in playlist for moments of blinding work focus. Avid reader who must know where the closest large body of water is at all times.

San Francisco, CA

Liv Gugliotti

Senior Account Executive

Works with cutting edge technology. Bravo junkie. Will say hi to your dog first.

Boston, MA

Katie Turner

Senior Account Executive

Your company's biggest cheerleader. Midwest gal turned CA convert (still a big Bucks fan though). Can be found at the Ferry Building farmer's market.

San Francisco, CA

Taylor Newman

People Operations Specialist

Not afraid of change, loves building new processes. Professional TV binger, can cover 3+ seasons in a 3-day weekend.

Hoover, AL

Lisa Suga

Media Strategist

Loves getting in at the ground flour and building companies to the next level. Leaves no dance floor behind.

Chicago, IL

Jacob Hatfield

Digital Marketing Manager

Believes genuine connection is the key to all marketing. Enjoys mountain biking, fly fishing, rock climbing, and LaCroix. Does not enjoy coffee.

Boise, ID

Cyndi Sheets

Accounting Manager

All about the numbers and making our lives easier by streamlining processes. A Sherlock at heart, catch her in the mysteries and true crime section of any bookstore.

Yelm, WA

Anna Pearce

Account Director

Great at problem solving, even greater on a deadline. Shoot for the stars kind of gal, for herself and her team. Loves her rescue pup, Travis. Hates breakfast.

New York City, NY

Emily Maracle

Content Strategist

Loves exploring with her 3 pups and finding creative ways to tell brand stories. Forever aiming to conquer Saturday's NYT crossword.

Buffalo, NY

Ashley Broderick

Account Coordinator

Loves a good deep dive on new topics. From Hawaii and has a deep love of the ocean. Never says no to a board game - especially if it involves words.

Chicago, IL

David Rocha

Account Manager

Wowed by the chance to unveil companies to the world. Finds something special in the unexpected. Loves the ocean. Hates the sand.

San Francisco, CA

Hannah Young

Account Manager

Thrives on niche, complex topics. The oxford comma's biggest fan. Makes a mean banana bread.

New York City, NY

Danielle Toboni

Account Director

Driven to make important, nuanced stories and messages widely accessible. A mom to three boys, she thrives in chaos (perhaps out of necessity).

Boston, MA

Josh Tammaro

Account Director

Driven by change-the-world companies, jazzed to tell their stories. Solves a Rubik cube once a week so he doesn't get rusty. Eternally chasing the perfect first hole tee shot.

Boston, MA

Amanda Molaro

Account Director

Favorite part of the job? Finding to the heart of a brand and amplifying that to the world. Paints in her free time.

New York City, NY

Kayleigh Carpenter

Account Executive

Inspired by innovation and impactful stories. Always reaching for new heights, in hiking and (indoor) rock climbing. Loves the outdoors, but loves her bed more.

Durham, NC

Tyson Frucci

Account Executive

No day is the same for Tyson, and she loves the opportunity to learn something new every day. Up for adventure, catch her exploring her city of San Diego. From a big family and embraces the busy.

San Diego, CA

Emily Plante

Talent Manager

A curious community builder, she's always down to learn something new. Loves baking and her dog, Winston - they're equally as sweet. Thinks puzzles are the perfect pastime.

Minneapolis, MN

Lily Avigdor

Account Executive

Loves connecting with her amazing and intelligent teammates. Always down for a spontaneous trip. Teaches yoga in her free time.

San Francisco, CA

Taylor Larson

Account Manager

Loves building narratives (and Legos). Wave to her if you pass her on a hiking trail. A bit of a nomad, she's lived in New York, Minneapolis and Arlington over the last couple of years.

Washington, DC

Charisse Tan

Account Executive

Storyteller since birth, asks the right questions to find the heart of the narrative. Always down for brunch, a concert, or the beach. World-traveling third-culture kid and intermediate polyglot.

Los Angeles, CA

Suchi Panchal

Account Executive

Appreciates being a part of fun supportive teams that help her grow. Loves her four-legged baby and takes her job as fur mom seriously.

Cypress, CA

Emilie Jurion

Senior Account Executive

Find her nose in a book, and her heart outdoors. To know her, is to know her cat Pip - He's a frequent Zoom crasher.

San Francisco, CA

Zachary Crain

Account Associate

Thankful for the opportunity to tell a variety of stories for impactful companies. Catch him with his cat, Churro, watching college sports (and every season of the Bachelor franchise.)

Durham, NC

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