19th Anniversary of the Socrates Program

19th Anniversary of the Socrates Program

As seen on Aspen 82, July 2015 At the 19th Anniversary of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, we honored Jeff Rosen. The local Aspen TV channel interviewed Laura and Jeff about Socrates and the overall Aspen Institute’s future....
Welcome to our 20th Anniversary Reflections

Welcome to our 20th Anniversary Reflections

Welcome to the website explaining the 20-years of philanthropy of Laura and Gary Lauder. This site describes Laura’s philanthropy over 20 years. For an overview of Gary’s venture capital, please visit: www.lauderpartners.com. We are pictured here at the...
Venture Philanthropy and the Creation of National Initiatives

Venture Philanthropy and the Creation of National Initiatives

From Agenda: Jewish Education, Spring 2004 In my day job, I am a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. If nothing else, I’m used to taking risks. Big risks. Venture capitalists look for great people to execute great ideas — finding gaps in the market to fill, or...
On Philanthropy: The Number of Zeroes Doesn’t Matter

On Philanthropy: The Number of Zeroes Doesn’t Matter

From Jewish Family & Life (JFL Media), October 2001 Laura Lauder, venture capitalist turned venture philanthropist, says that the transition from investment to philanthropy was surprisingly simple. With years of experience under her belt, she knew that the...

Venture Philanthropy and Jewish Education

From Sh’ma: A Journal of Jewish Ideas, October 2001 When I was initially invited to respond to Jeremy Burton’s thoughtful essay, I was delighted, flattered, and worried. I am not a “mega-donor,” but I aspire to transform an area of Jewish life about which I am...