Kristen Laguerre

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Partner, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at MPM BioImpact

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Kristen Laguerre is the Partner, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer at MPM BioImpact, where she leads all finance, operations, and administrative functions. She holds an MBA from Boston University and leverages her background as the former CFO of Cullinan Oncology to guide biotech ventures.

She is actively involved in strengthening the finance community, serving as a Board Member for the Financial Executives Alliance and on the Steering Committee for Women In Alternative Assets. This reflects a commitment to professional development and mentorship within the industry.

As the founding CFO of Cullinan Oncology, she successfully guided the company through significant growth and its initial public offering.

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Early Adopter

Goal-Oriented

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Finance
As Partner, CFO, and COO at a premier bio-impact venture firm, she has deep expertise in the financial strategy and management of life sciences companies.
Venture Capital Operations
She is directly responsible for all operational functions at MPM BioImpact, including fundraising, investor relations, and process improvement.
Oncology Investment
Her experience as the founding CFO of Cullinan Oncology and posts celebrating related portfolio companies highlight her focus in this therapeutic area.

Media Appearances

Kristen has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2019
Partner, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at MPM BioImpact
12-2018
Board Member at Financial Executives Alliance (FEA Boston)
8-2017 - 8-2019
Executive Partner at MPM BioImpact
8-2017 - 8-2019
Chief Financial Officer at Cullinan Oncology
2014
Steering Committee Member at Women In Alternative Assets (WIAA)

Education

BA from Wesleyan University
MBA from Boston University

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Exp : 34 Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Partner, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at MPM BioImpact
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Insights For Selling To Kristen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kristen is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kristen

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kristen move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kristen take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kristen

Personality Compatibility


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