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As a G-51 partner since 2000, Lauranne focuses on due diligence, defining deal structures and post-investment financial and operational controls. In addition to financial review and milestone management, she is actively involved in the process that ensures there is enough financial runway to achieve each portfolio company’s corporate goals. Lauranne utilizes her expertise in all aspects of financial management to remove operational and economic barriers for successful exits. Lauranne is currently on the Board of Directors for Pilot Software and ReachForce. She has served in strategic and financial roles for portfolio companies including Psionic, Fracta and is an active advisor for Memeo and iTaggit. Prior to joining G-51, she was the Chief Financial Officer for NLynx Systems, Inc. (NLynx), where she oversaw their growth from $1M to $30M. Her responsibilities included Accounting and Finance, Human Resources and MIS for their global operation. She was involved in the successful acquisition and integration of multiple companies. Prior to NLynx, Lauranne worked as an auditor for Wheeler and Bull and Ernst and Young. Lauranne is active in several organizations including Habitat for Humanity and the Humane Society. Lauranne has been a CPA since 1992 with an extensive knowledge in all areas of fiscal management. She received her MBA and BBA from the University of Texas at Austin. | 