ADVOCATING FOR
People, Animals, and the Planet
At Stray Dog, We...
Who We Are
Stray Dog comprises two organizations that advocate for people, animals, and the planet.
Stray Dog Capital is a venture capital fund investing in innovative, early-stage companies across the food, beverage, and biotechnology sectors that are driving a healthier, humane, and more sustainable future.
To cultivate dignity, justice, and sustainability in the food system, Stray Dog Institute provides nonprofit allies with funding, strategic research, and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we hope to build a more compassionate world for people, animals, and the environment.
Our Team
Stray Dog Institute
Tom Conger
As Executive Director, Tom leads Stray Dog Institute and serves as program officer for the philanthropic work of related entities. To create a more compassionate food system, he leverages decades of experience providing foresight, strategy, and innovation services to global companies contributing to the food and agriculture value chain. Before joining Stray Dog Institute, Tom started and sold two companies: Social Technologies and Give.com.
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Laura Driscoll
As Research Director for Stray Dog Institute, Laura acts as staff scientist. She identifies research objectives, produces research publications, and coordinates contributing writers and researchers. She has ten years of experience in food systems science and animal advocacy at the global level. She is a board member for Greenermind, a nonprofit professional network for environmental changemakers.
Stray Dog Capital
Lisa Feria
As CEO and Managing Partner of Stray Dog Capital, Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in food operations and consumer packaged goods, including leadership of billion-dollar brands. She is a Kauffman Fellow (Class 22), a passionate vegan and triathlete, and serves on the boards of Mercy for Animals, the Great Plains SPCA, Miyoko’s Creamery, and Deliciou.
Stray Dog Institute
Lauren Kohler
As Stray Dog Institute’s Food Systems Program Director, Lauren develops and executes food system-related grantmaking, activities, and strategy. Lauren brings an academic and professional background in food systems and environmental studies to her work. Previously, Lauren worked for the Yale Sustainable Food Program as a Senior Advisor, Farm Manager, and Volunteer Coordinator, leading community engagement in food systems learning.
Co-Founder
Jennifer Laue
Jennifer is Co-founder and Vice-chair of Stray Dog Capital, Stray Dog Institute, Stray Dog Policy, and GlassWall Syndicate and is a board member at Companion Protect. She is also on the nonprofit board of Humane Society International.
Co-Founder
Chuck Laue
Chuck is Co-founder and Chair of Stray Dog Capital, Stray Dog Institute, Stray Dog Policy, and GlassWall Syndicate. He is also Executive Chair at Companion Protect, Vice-chair at Asurion, and board member at Gathered Foods and BlueNalu. Chuck also chairs Great Plains SPCA and the Humane Society Legislative Fund and is a board member at the Humane Society of the United States.
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Kathy Lowery
As Executive Assistant, Kathy assists Chuck Laue and his affiliated entities with operations tasks including scheduling, finance administration, record keeping, and compliance. Prior to the founding of Stray Dog, she supported Chuck at Asurion, and prior to that, worked as a paralegal.
Stray Dog Capital
Johnny Ream
As Partner of Stray Dog Capital, Johnny brings 15+ years of strategy and venture capital experience, with leadership in sourcing, evaluating, and executing a wide range of investment and growth opportunities, as well as driving growth within venture capital fund portfolios. Before Stray Dog Capital, Johnny served in strategy and corporate venturing roles as a generalist focused on disruptive technologies across numerous industries.
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Kelsie Rudolph
Kelsie is the Executive Assistant at Stray Dog Capital, assisting Lisa Feria, CEO, and the Stray Dog Capital team. Before joining Stray Dog, Kelsie worked to protect federally managed lands and waters with the Alaska Wilderness League in Washington, DC, for more than seven years. In her free time, Kelsie enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling with friends and family, and playing frisbee with her dog, Andy.
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Brennan Tucker
Brennan is the General Counsel of the Stray Dog companies. He joined the company in July 2021, after having long worked as outside counsel to the companies. Previously, Brennan advised entrepreneurs and investors over 24 years as a corporate attorney in private practice. Brennan is active in the nonprofit community as a Director of Hillcrest Transitional Housing and Board Secretary of Great Plains SPCA.
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Brennan Tucker
Brennan is the General Counsel of the Stray Dog companies. He joined the company in July 2021, after having long worked as outside counsel to the companies. Previously, Brennan advised entrepreneurs and investors over 24 years as a corporate attorney in private practice. Brennan is active in the nonprofit community as a Director of Hillcrest Transitional Housing and Board Secretary of Great Plains SPCA.
Stray Dog Capital
Johnny Ream
As Partner of Stray Dog Capital, Johnny brings 15+ years of strategy and venture capital experience, with leadership in sourcing, evaluating, and executing a wide range of investment and growth opportunities, as well as driving growth within venture capital fund portfolios. Before Stray Dog Capital, Johnny served in strategy and corporate venturing roles as a generalist focused on disruptive technologies across numerous industries.
Partner Organizations
GlassWall Syndicate is a large group of venture capitalists, foundations, trusts, non-profits, and individual investors who share a similar investment thesis and want to accelerate mainstream adoption of products and services that will make a difference in the lives of animals and people and that are better for the planet.
Macy Marriott
As Director of GlassWall Syndicate, Macy is a highly strategic leader with a unique fusion of corporate and nonprofit experience. She previously worked within the financial services industry performing risk-based audit activities. Macy is a longtime vegan with a keen understanding of the obstacles entrepreneurs and investors face in a nascent industry. She is also part of the Investment Advisory Council for the Material Innovation Initiative.
Rochelle Jordan
As Operations Coordinator of GlassWall Syndicate, Rochelle performs strategic planning tasks and supports overall operations. She previously worked in both veterinary and human medicine. She is a longtime vegan with a passion for animal welfare, public health, and environmental sustainability. In her spare time, Rochelle hikes with her dog, plays in a recreational soccer league, and volunteers for the Humane Society of the United States.
Affiliated Organizations
Members of the Stray Dog team are directly involved with several mission-aligned organizations, including a pet insurance company and two private foundations.
