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Laura Carr

Background​

  • Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at U.S. LEGE
  • Company mission: "Make government more efficient with technology"
  • Former U.S. Chamber of Commerce alum
  • Panel moderator at Texas Venture Forum

Professional Focus​

  • Government technology and efficiency
  • Innovation ecosystem development
  • State and regional economic development
  • Understanding competition between state chambers

Panel Moderation Style​

  • Knowledgeable about state chamber dynamics and healthy competition
  • Asks targeted questions about innovation, policy, and regional development
  • Understands the importance of chambers in economic development
  • Recognizes Glenn Hamer's daily testimony work ("he's not lying because he testifies every day")

Key Insights from Panel​

  • Understands the competitive dynamics between states (especially Texas vs Arizona)
  • Appreciates the role of policy in driving innovation
  • Interested in how chambers support innovation through programs and policy
  • Focus on AI revolution and how chambers/regions are adapting

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary
2025-05-29-texas-venture-forum-regional-innovation-panel2025-05-29Moderated panel discussion on regional innovation ecosystems with chamber leaders from Texas, Arizona, and Memphis

Interactions​

  • 2025-05-29: Moderated Texas Venture Forum panel on regional innovation ecosystems with chamber leaders from Texas, Arizona, and Memphis. Facilitated discussion on economic development, policy initiatives, and AI adoption across different regions.