
Laura Chau
General Partner at Canaan, consumer tech investor
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Checking in with how we check out — why I’m more excited about nate than ever
June 1, 2021Explores the value proposition of nate, an AI-powered shopping app, and how it simplifies online purchasing by automating mundane tasks like entering shipping addresses.
Zoomtopia: What Zoom Gets Right and What it is Still Missing
October 1, 2020Analyzes Zoom's strengths in providing essential communication functionality while discussing areas for further advancement.
The next great consumer companies won’t be exclusive clubs. They will be inclusive cults.
July 1, 2020Argues that successful consumer companies will prioritize inclusivity over exclusivity, fostering a sense of shared community and belonging among their users.
Content consumption habits in the age of COVID (…beyond just Netflix while you work)
May 1, 2020Examines evolving content consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic, looking beyond typical streaming services.
6 consumer tech trends to watch in a post-COVID world
April 1, 2020Identifies and discusses key trends in consumer technology that are expected to emerge or accelerate in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Status Tipping Point and the Social <> Status Cycle
December 1, 2019Explores the relationship between social platforms and the concept of 'status,' discussing how social media has evolved into a realm primarily focused on status signaling.
Social Media: A Game of Status
November 1, 2019Argues that the fundamental nature of social media has shifted, transforming it into a platform primarily driven by the pursuit and display of 'status'.
A New Way to Party — with Coterie
February 1, 2019Discusses Coterie's approach to reinventing party supplies and decor, catering to a modern, experience-driven consumer base.
A prescription for how the healthcare industry can “spark joy”
January 1, 2019Applies principles from Marie Kondo's 'KonMari' method to the healthcare industry, suggesting ways to streamline processes and enhance patient experience to 'spark joy'.
The Beauty Industry is Ready for a Makeover
November 1, 2018Examines the evolving landscape of the beauty industry and identifies opportunities for innovation and disruption, based on insights from a Canaan-hosted event.
Hobbies
Has a love for traveling in Asia. canaan
Can recite the US presidents backward in under 15 seconds. canaan
Aspired to be a clarinetist in a symphony orchestra. canaan
Transformed from a 'packrat' after being influenced by and working for Marie Kondo. canaan
Her first job involved selling potpourri door-to-door from a red wagon. canaan
Co-hosts the podcast 'WoVen: Women Who Venture' and hosts the show 'Hot Deal Time Machine'. montgomerysummit
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