Laura Newton
About Laura Newton
Laura Newton serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Carta, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in product management and design, she has previously worked at Kik Interactive, Inc. in various roles and has a degree from the University of Waterloo.
Work at Carta
Laura Newton has been with Carta since 2019, holding the position of Director of Product Management. In this role, she has contributed to the company's product strategy and development. In 2022, she advanced to the position of Senior Director of Product Management, where she continues to oversee product initiatives and lead teams in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience at Kik Interactive, Inc.
Laura Newton worked at Kik Interactive, Inc. in various roles from 2016 to 2019. She started as a Product Manager for two years, where she focused on product development and management. She then served as Director of Product, Marketing, and Design for ten months, followed by a role as Manager of Product and Design for seven months. Her experiences at Kik provided her with a solid foundation in product management and design.
Internship Experience
In 2012, Laura Newton completed a four-month internship as an Estimating Engineering Intern at Arnprior Aerospace Inc. This role allowed her to gain practical experience in engineering estimation processes. Additionally, she worked as an Isotope Technical Assistant at Canadian Light Source Inc. for four months in 2012 to 2013, where she assisted in technical operations.
Education at University of Waterloo
Laura Newton attended the University of Waterloo from 2011 to 2018, where she pursued her studies for seven years. The education she received during this time contributed to her expertise in product management and engineering, laying the groundwork for her subsequent career in technology and product development.