Lara Trowbridge
About Lara Trowbridge
Lara Trowbridge serves as the Director of Partnerships at Paytient, specializing in deal sourcing for Seed and Series A consumer companies. With a background in finance and consulting, she has held various roles at notable firms including Barclays Investment Bank and Boston Consulting Group.
Current Role at Paytient
Lara Trowbridge serves as the Director of Partnerships at Paytient, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on building partnerships and collaborations with innovative consumer companies. Her responsibilities include engaging with entrepreneurs and startups to explore potential partnership opportunities that align with Paytient's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before her current role, Lara Trowbridge worked in various finance positions. She was an Assistant Vice President at Barclays Investment Bank from 2008 to 2011, specializing in Equity and Equity Derivatives Salestrading in New York. She also held roles as an Analyst at Lehman Brothers in 2008 and as a Summer Analyst in 2007. These experiences provided her with a strong foundation in financial markets.
Consulting Background
Lara Trowbridge gained consulting experience at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she worked as a Consultant from 2019 to 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. She also served as a Summer Consultant at BCG in 2014. Her consulting roles involved strategic analysis and problem-solving for various clients, enhancing her expertise in business strategy.
Educational Qualifications
Lara Trowbridge holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where she received a full tuition fellowship and was recognized as the Fall's Prize Winner. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree, Cum Laude, from Duke University, where she studied Public Policy and obtained a Markets & Management certificate. Additionally, she studied at Studio Arts College International, focusing on Drawing and Photography.
Specialization in Deal Sourcing
Lara Trowbridge specializes in deal sourcing for Seed and Series A consumer companies across various verticals, including Hardware, Gaming, Food, FinTech, Social, and Work Productivity. Her expertise enables her to identify and cultivate opportunities for investment and growth within these sectors.