Lauren Duffield

Head of Business Development @ Synergy Enterprises | Candidate, MBA in Sustainable Innovation 🌍

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

About

My passion and experience sit at the intersection of partnerships, business development, and corporate social and environmental impact. I work with forward‑thinking organizations that want to grow in a way that is aligned with climate science, human wellbeing, and long‑term resilience. I believe every for‑profit business has both the responsibility and the power to help create a better future for people and the planet. I now lead partnerships and business development at Synergy Enterprises, working with clients across sectors like airports, marine ports, critical minerals, tourism and tech. My background spans start-up & nature tech sales, consulting, and community‑based initiatives, which gives me a practical view of how to connect sustainability ambition with clear value for customers, teams, and investors. I’m also a candidate in the MBA in Sustainable Innovation at the University of Victoria and a lifelong learner at heart. I’m currently deepening my skills in strategy, leadership, AI integration, and influence for positive impact so I can better support organizations navigating the energy transition and shifting expectations around ESG/Sustainability/CSR/etc.etc.(whatever term you're using nowadays that considers ALL stakeholders). I use LinkedIn to connect with values‑aligned people and organizations in the climate and sustainability space, and to share and amplify work that moves us toward a low‑carbon, regenerative economy. My proudest accomplishments include my doggo, Scooby, and travelling to over 30 countries, leading 6 volunteer projects along the way!

Experience

  • Synergy Enterprises (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid)
    • Head of Partnerships & Business Development
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Partnership Development Lead
      Aug 2025 - Feb 2026 · 7 mos

  • TEIM Empowered Inc. (Self-employed · 11 yrs 6 mos)
    • Growth & Impact Consultant/Coach
      Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

    • Commercial LED Retrofitting Consultant
      Jan 2015 - Feb 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      - Outsourced LED products via EcoPower Wholesaler. - Contracted certified electricians for installation. - Completed Ontario LED Retrofit rebate applications on behalf of clients.

  • veritree (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Partnership Development Lead
      Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 · 5 mos

    • Community Partnership Manager
      Feb 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

      "Treeferrals" is a community of tree-loving businesses, all working together to save our beautiful planet. Our mission is to supercharge verified restoration and unlock investment in nature at scale!

    • Partnership Manager
      Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 · 8 mos

      Empowering businesses with trusted climate solutions. We connect businesses with verified tree planting projects to restore our planet. We exist to create local jobs, sequester carbon, and restore ecosystems.

  • Corporate Account Executive at MinuteBox
    Sep 2022 - Jun 2023 · 10 mos

    MinuteBox is a cloud-based entity management platform that simplifies the way law firms, accounting firms, and corporate counsels work with their corporate records and minute books, promoting collaboration, efficiency, and ease of access. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 Certified.

  • Xocial (5 yrs 10 mos)
    • Director Of Business Development / B Corp Lead
      Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 · 7 mos

      B2B impact SaaS growth and community Account management Responsible for B Corp certification

    • Growth & Impact Consultant
      Oct 2016 - Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      xocial (pronounced 'social') is an impact gamification platform that gives companies a real-time impact score based on the actions of its employees and/or customers. xo = impact score Responsible for B Corp Certification and community engagement.