Laiken Valentine

At Think Up, Laiken brings high energy, a strategic mindset, and a whole lot of heart to every project she manages. As The Point Guard, she’s all about keeping things moving, setting up the play, and making sure her team shines. With a degree in Sports Management from THE Ohio State University, her career has spanned industries—from hospitality and healthcare tech to industrial maintenance—all while sharpening her strengths in talent development, customer success, and sales enablement. Whether she’s planning a training program or managing a major event, Laiken thrives in high-stakes environments where adaptability, collaboration, and results matter most. What fuels her? Helping people succeed. She’s a natural motivator with a knack for listening, learning, and leading teams to “win”—however that’s defined. On the weekends, Laiken enjoys relaxing in her backyard with her dogs, visiting local breweries, and going to concerts.