Lauren Rugani

The Tech Translator: Deep tech communications strategist & startup advisor

Female from Providence, United states and speaks English

Available for Collaboration, Interviews in Remote Formats

Founders, innovators, and leaders in the technology sector

Topics Discussed by Lauren Rugani

TechCommunicationsSustainable Innovation

About Lauren Rugani

Lauren is an award-winning technology communications strategist, speaker, and startup advisor.

From CERN to Silicon Valley, she has spent the past 20 years helping technically brilliant people translate complex technology into compelling stories.

And as a 2x deep tech startup marketing and communications leader, she has guided companies from first investor pitch to IPO and every milestone in between.

Driven by the belief that every technical leader has the capacity to become a captivating communicator, Lauren helps deep tech founders uncover their authentic voice and scale their stories, systems and strategies to propel them from unknown expert to industry icon.

Availability for Interviews

Weekdays only from 9am to 6pm America/New_York

Interview & Promotion Format

  • Guest Form
  • Pre-Interview Call
  • Share Episodes
  • Email Subscribers

Target Audience

Founders, innovators, and leaders in the technology sector

Why Invite Lauren Rugani as a Guest?

I bring a provocative, contrarian perspective that challenges conventional wisdom in the tech/startup space and sparks meaningful debate. Through my insider experience working with frontier science and tech companies, I've witnessed firsthand how brilliant founders sabotage their own missions by treating communication as an afterthought. I don't offer generic storytelling tips; instead, I provoke deeper conversations about founders' moral responsibility to bridge the gap between innovation and public understanding. My approach challenges audiences to reconsider fundamental assumptions about technology, leadership, and social responsibility. I'm comfortable taking controversial stances and can articulate complex ideas in ways that generate both insight and passionate discussion—exactly the kind of content that keeps podcast audiences engaged and coming back for more.