Laura is a General Partner at ABS Capital Partners whose investment interests and experience include software and technology services companies.

She currently represents ABS Capital on the boards of Metastorm, Inc., Quofore, Inc. and Rosetta Stone, Inc.

She previously served on the boards of ChannelWave, Inc. (later Commerce5, Inc.), Cyveillance, Inc., Double-Take Software, Inc., Familymeds Group, Inc., and YOUcentric, Inc.

With 10 years of experience investing in growth companies at ABS Capital, Laura brings a wealth of perspectives to addressing the strategic and operational issues facing high-growth companies. She has been an active investor in the software and technology services sectors, working with these companies to capitalize on shifts in the competitive landscape, to build effective sales and distribution, and to seize on opportunities to further expand their product offerings. Laura has helped her companies to recruit new executives, pursue acquisitions, and plan for new product direction. Laura has also played a key role with portfolio companies in other sectors that have needed to address their technology or internet strategy to strengthen their core business. In addition, Laura has significant international experience, having previously worked in London and Frankfurt as a strategy consultant, working with clients on international growth opportunities. Prior to joining ABS Capital in 1997, Laura was a senior consultant at Monitor Company, a strategy consulting firm advising clients on growth strategies, new technologies, and mergers & acquisitions. Previously, she was a consultant with Oliver, Wyman & Company, a specialist consulting firm serving clients in the financial services industry, where she advised companies on technology, growth strategy, and acquisitions.