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VP, Innovation Enablement, Platypus Labs

Sara is Vice President of Innovation Enablement at Platypus Labs, a global innovation enablement, invention, and consulting firm. She helps leading organizations cultivate human imagination, build a culture of innovation, and solve complex problems in creative ways. Sara is a go-to resource for leaders seeking competitive advantage and sustainable success by harnessing innovation.

She started her career at General Mills, helping to build and launch a variety of successful brands. As an Account Director at HelloWorld, she was at the forefront of the digital boom, strategically leading Fortune 500 clients through their transformation. In 2014, she decided to harness her entrepreneurial spirit, leading to the launch of Trasca & Co Eatery, a hyper-successful business in Jacksonville, Florida.

Her passion for creativity and service, mixed with her corporate and start-up experience make her a great asset to help organizations navigate a multitude of business challenges. Sara was named Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Jacksonville, Florida and sits on the Board of Directors for the Jacksonville University Davis College of Business.