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Jul 2022
45m 33s

Laura Jones (Instacart) | Creative Desig...

vYve & Jim Stengel
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Laura Jones is the Head of Marketing at Instacart, the leading grocery tech company on the continent. Instacart is a 10-year-old business that makes it easier for millions of people to get their groceries through partnerships with more than 800 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 70,000 stores. 

Laura is in her first year at Instacart. She previously held a long-term position with Uber, along with working at big-time companies like Google, Visa and Deloitte.

Speaking at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Jim and Laura talk about the importance of creativity and how "design thinking" informs her creative process. Laura also discusses how painting re-charges her mind and inspires her. 

CMOs often hold one of the most innovative and challenging roles in business today. Those who excel can operate at the highest level to drive growth and create value for their organizations. To learn more how Deloitte helps bolster the value CMOs deliver, visit www.cmo.deloitte.com.

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