Laura Moran

Helping Pet Food CEOs Turn Innovation Into Profitable Growth | Creator of TEMPTATIONS™ | Former Mars & BARK Exec | Co-Founder, Women in Petfood Leadership | Speaker

Role
Strategic Advisor at Lodestone Innovation
Location
Boise, ID, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
General Business & ManagementView LinkedIn profile

About Laura Moran

I help pet food companies turn complex ideas into scalable, consumer-driven products that win in the market.I created PetSpark Navigator™, a proven innovation system designed to accelerate product development, reduce friction across teams, and connect R&D, marketing, and leadership to clear business outcomes.PetSpark Navigator™ is a three-part framework that transforms how organizations innovate:• Strategic Intensive – Align innovation priorities to business goals and market opportunity• Coaching & Mentoring – Develop business-savvy technical leaders who drive confident decisions• Cross-Functional Guidance – Break down silos so ideas move faster from concept to commercializationThe result: Faster, smarter decisions Stronger cross-functional alignment Products that are viable, feasible, and desirable Teams that execute with clarity instead of reworkAs a Subject Matter Expert with Lodestone Innovation, I bring deep industry expertise and practical insight to companies navigating growth, complexity, and change in the CPG and pet food space.Beyond consulting, I serve as Co-Chair of Women in Petfood Leadership, where I advocate for leadership development, mentorship, and career advancement across the industry. I am also a mentor with Vanderbilt University’s Wond’ry Innovation Center, supporting the next generation of innovators and leaders.If you’re ready to accelerate innovation, strengthen your leadership bench, and bring products to market with confidence, let’s connect.

Experience

  1. Strategic Advisor

    Lodestone Innovation

    Jun 2024 — Present · US

    Partner with startups and growing businesses to develop innovative, consumer-driven product strategies. Leverage 30+ years of experience in product development, operational efficiency, and strategic sourcing to deliver tailored solutions that scale operations, optimize supply chains, and accelerate time-to-market for new products.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    M.S., Food Science

  • Drucker School of Management

    M.B.A., Management

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    B.S., Food Science

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