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.
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.
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.
Loves working with founders who are taking big dreams and turning them into reality. Always down to swap recipes or celebrity tea.
Resident number cruncher. Favorite place to work is in a spreadsheet. Passionate about Pickleball.
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.
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.
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!
Finds daily joy in her kind, smart, caring colleagues. Loves the water. Not so great at watering her own plants.
Eternal optimist. Believes all tech stories are human stories. Is her best self while camping.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Believes in the power of curiosity, especially in storytelling. Find her hanging with the pups at Milo Foundation.
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.
A journalist at heart, loves telling (and uncovering) stories that haven't been told yet. Always exploring new (and old) creative outlets.
Focused on a more sustainable future and telling the stories of companies that are getting us there. Long suffering Knicks fan.
Believer in big ideas and even bigger stories. Will staunchly defend the Fast & Furious franchise.
Always dreaming up cool things to do with influencers and creators. Her kids are her hobby. Backup career: TV reviewer.
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).
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.
All about building relationships - bonus points if it helps tell a great story. Loves the thrill of traveling and experiencing new places, people & cultures.
Loves working on teams from around the world. Paints, gardens and takes orders from two very small, adorable dictators. Is freaked out by bellybuttons.
Inspired daily by the change-the-world companies we work with. Tottenham Hotspur supporter. Drinks coffee hot only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not afraid to try new things - at work with new strategies or in the kitchen with new recipes. Certified yoga teacher. Constantly dreaming of her next hike.
Wowed by the chance to unveil companies to the world. Finds something special in the unexpected. Loves the ocean. Hates the sand.
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.
Energized by always learning. Spent a summer as a park ranger. On a quest to find the best chicken sandwich ever.
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.
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).
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.
Always down for a creative challenge. Helps run and manage his family's diner, Brookline Lunch - catch it on zoom. Has over 150 cousins.
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.
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.
Favorite part of the job? Finding to the heart of a brand and amplifying that to the world. Paints in her free time.
Always down to meet in the office or at the farmers market. Recently scuba certified.
Loves working with the smartest and most wonderful people in the biz. And iced coffee. Catch her on her motorcycle (if you can). Avid critic of lobster rolls.
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.
Finds the interesting in everyday - from people to clients, she always wants to learn more. In touch with her crunchy side, find her hiking, practicing yoga and frequenting farmers markets. Can speak Swedish, don't hesitate to say Hej!
Connecting with people makes Kevin's day brighter. A lover of all things wellness and self-proclaimed fitness junkie.
Thrives on niche, complex topics. The oxford comma's biggest fan. Makes a mean banana bread.
Journalist turned media maven. Loves returning to her roots to work with reporters. Live music is her passion.
Loves researching new industries and stories. At peace when reading, gaming or playing Mahjong with her family. Really wants a cat someday.
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.
Works with cutting edge technology. Bravo junkie. Will say hi to your dog first.
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.
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).
Loves getting in at the ground flour and building companies to the next level. Leaves no dance floor behind.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
Big on building relationships. Collector of frog tchotchkes. Sneezes when full.
Thrives on the variety of industries she gets to research and write about. Loves exploring the PNW. Obsessed with her dog, Pepe.
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.
Believes in the importance of connection to storytelling (And in the beauty of a layer cake). If lost, often found in a tiki bar.
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.
Driven to make important, nuanced stories and messages widely accessible. A mom to three boys, she thrives in chaos (perhaps out of necessity).
Loves the change-the-world companies she works with everyday. A lover of pottery, art and especially animals. Ask her about her pets!
Grateful to be surrounded by talented, genuine, fun people every day. Amateur gardener, focused on vegetables. Could run an AMA on functional mushrooms.
Obsessed with culture studies - and breaking pop culture moments are her beat. Find her at a farmers market or knitting up a storm.
Loves connecting with her amazing and intelligent teamates. Always down for a spontaneous trip. Teaches yoga in her free time.
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.
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 🎩.
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.
Lives to tell impactful stories. Splits time between CO (and her horse), and CA (acting during her off-time). Listens to eminem daily.
Not afraid of change, loves building new processes. Professional TV binger, can cover 3+ seasons in a 3-day weekend.
Inspired by the small stories and choices that make up every organization. Lives in pursuit of the perfect playlist.
Our resident fix-it-all. Loves celebrating colleagues and Pilates. On the hunt for the scariest movie of all time.
Loves a good huddle and her weekly frittata. Currently thrifting a capsule kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
Communication is her superpower, email is her tool. Anime fan, reads manga. Favorite color is green.
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.
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.
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.)
Believes genuine connection is the key to all marketing. Enjoys mountain biking, fly fishing, rock climbing, and LaCroix. Does not enjoy coffee.
Hayden, ID
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.
Loves learning, especially about emerging industries. Has lived in 6 countries. Relishes a romcom, just ask for her favs.
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.
Driven to tell companies' stories in impactful ways. Avid traveler. Excellent hooper (hula hooping, that is).
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.
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.
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).
Loves being the Sherlock Holmes of storytelling by connecting the dots to the most impactful stories. Has a huge sweet tooth.
Loves crystalizing complex and inspiring stories. Plays soccer every week. Makes a mean breakfast sammie.