Franny Eklund
About Franny Eklund
Franny Eklund is a market researcher with a background in communication studies and user experience. She has held various positions in market research and business development across several companies, including Hungryroot and National Research Group.
Current Role at Hungryroot
Franny Eklund currently serves as a Market Researcher at Hungryroot, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on gathering and analyzing market data to inform business strategies and product development. Her work contributes to understanding consumer preferences and market trends, which are essential for the company's growth and innovation.
Previous Experience in Market Research
Franny Eklund has extensive experience in market research, having worked at National Research Group in various capacities. She served as a Senior Research Analyst from 2021 to 2022 and as a Market Research Analyst - Platform & Technology from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Strategic Growth Intern at the same organization in 2019. Her roles involved analyzing data and providing insights that supported strategic decision-making.
Educational Background
Franny Eklund studied Communication Studies with a specialization in Computing at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. She also pursued further education at UCLA Extension, completing a course in User Experience I: Survey in 2020. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication and user experience, relevant to her market research career.
Internship Experience
Franny Eklund has participated in several internships that have contributed to her professional development. She interned at One Workplace in 2016 and again in 2017, focusing on sales and marketing. She also gained experience as a Marketing Intern at Hooked, Inc. in 2017 and as a Pfizer Innovative and Essential Health Communications Intern in 2018. These internships allowed her to develop skills in marketing and research, enhancing her career trajectory.
Work History at Oracle and Squarespace
Franny Eklund worked at Oracle as a Business Development Consultant from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to business strategy and client engagement. After that, she joined Squarespace as a Market Researcher from 2022 to 2023. In both roles, she applied her market research skills to support product development and marketing initiatives.