Lauren Loktev
@laurenloktevLauren Loktev is a partner at the Collaborative Fund. She enjoys cooking, singing opera with her dog, and exploring the many great hiking trails and wineries in the Bay Area.
The Next Wave of Plant-Based Alternatives
by Lauren Loktev —Beyond Meat’s coming IPO makes clear: something has fundamentally changed in how Americans think about their animal protein consumption.
Read moreEndless West
by Lauren Loktev —Artisanal. Handmade.
Read moreGem
by Lauren Loktev —Today we’re thrilled to announce our investment in Gem, which launched today as the first FDA approved, real-food vitamin supplement…
Read moreConsumption as Identity (Not as Crazy as It Sounds)
by Lauren Loktev —When Collaborative Fund started, we believed we’d see a radical shift in consumer behavior toward values-led brands and shared resources.
Read moreCollab+Sesame Just Became Lovevery’s Biggest institutional Investor. Here’s Why.
by Lauren Loktev —A couple months ago, some design-obsessed friends anticipating their first child posted about an amusing conflict: one wanted a beautiful…
Read moreChildren’s Privacy in the Age of Cambridge Analytica
by Lauren Loktev —It’s hard to imagine how anyone born in the last 15 years could one day run for office without a…
Read moreThe Next Wave: Digital Detox
by Lauren Loktev —Natural disasters. Emails 24/7.
Read moreThe Generation that Tech Forgot
by Lauren Loktev —There’s a group of people who comprise a third of the US population, account for half of consumer spending, and…
Read moreRethinking Education
by Lauren Loktev —Technology offers incredible potential to make kids’ education more accessible, exciting, and effective.
Read moreIn Defense of B Corporations
by Lauren Loktev —Does being a B corporation really matter…
Read moreWhy We’re Wearing Red Today
by Lauren Loktev —International Women’s Day (IWD) is a good reminder of what’s been accomplished – and what hasn’t – in the 106…
Read moreYou Should Treat Fundraising Like Dating. Here’s Why.
by Lauren Loktev —Trust matters more than anything.
Read moreWhat’s Good for the Mom is Good for the Baby (and Good for Business)
by Lauren Loktev —A few weeks ago, Obstetrics and Gynecology released a study showing how the US has defied global trends by experiencing…
Read moreAnnouncing KidTech
by Lauren Loktev —We’re excited to announce KidTech, a new site we launched today to shine a spotlight on great, innovative products that…
Read morePut down Pokémon Go, kids: there’s something better
by Lauren Loktev —For all its challenges, being a kid right now is pretty darn cool.
Read moreGrow the Pie (not Your Slice)
by Lauren Loktev —It’s incredibly common to hear the following as a seed stage VC: “I decided to hire [junior employee X…
Read morePutting Parents’ Oxygen Masks on First
by Lauren Loktev —Discussion about parental leave has reached a fever pitch these last few weeks, and it marks an important turning point…
Read moreThe Case for a Millennial Ronald McDonald
by Lauren Loktev —Marketing to kids is big business.
Read moreThe Baby-Sitters Club v2.0
by Lauren Loktev —At Collab+Sesame, we think that helping families is one of the most important ways to help kids.
Read moreInvesting in the next generation
by Lauren Loktev —Investments in child development are creating tremendous opportunities to build massively successful businesses and have a positive social impact.
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