About Us
Our Company
For small businesses, navigating the ever-changing business landscape can be difficult due to limited resources. Sohocolab is a non-profit consultancy that provides operational strategy support to micro and small businesses looking to stay ahead of their competitors. Recognizing the challenge small businesses face in reconciling the pursuit of profit with a commitment to purpose, Sohocolab emerges as a crucial facilitator to overcome this hurdle.
Empowering SMEs
We aim to bridge the gap by providing micro and small businesses with the tools, knowledge, and network needed for innovation and sustainable growth. Through specialized guidance, strategic advice, and industry expert connections, we empower these businesses to overcome resource limitations and thrive despite financial and operational constraints.
Sustainability Integration
At Sohocolab, sustainability should be integral to a business, not just an add-on. We evaluate the product development process and the operational environment to help leaders and employees understand their business dynamics. This approach helps to identify opportunities to integrate sustainable practices and enhance ecological, social, and economic outcomes.
Innovative Product Lifecycle Management
We help businesses innovate by analyzing the entire product lifecycle to reduce environmental impact, improve efficiency, and meet consumer demand for sustainability. This involves assessing and rethinking design, sourcing, production, delivery, and disposal. By understanding each business's unique environment, we tailor sustainability strategies to align with their long-term goals.
Cultivating a Sustainable Business Culture
Our mission extends beyond operational changes; we aim to instill a lasting commitment to sustainability in businesses. We help businesses lead with purpose, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and support to guide them through the transition. This ensures alignment with UNSDGs and builds a foundation of ethical practices, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
Focus
Advisory Board
Eunice developed her mediation skills successfully, managing sales and marketing teams in the corporate and non-profit worlds. Her ability to appreciate the human element and see both sides of an issue allows her to facilitate successful outcomes that are mutually beneficial to the various constituencies and lead to sustainable results. She also brings extensive experience as a Board Director. She has served as Board Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of Legislative, Development, and Governance Committees for non-profit, State, and Local Government entities.
She is a results-driven senior executive and consultant with over 20 years of success across the publishing, financial, and nonprofit sectors. Eunice leverages her extensive experience to create connections between government, individuals, and corporations. She is dedicated to developing work-life skills, which are critical to adapting to the constantly changing landscapes in our workplaces and communities.
Eunice Salton
MEDIATOR | & DISPUTE RESOLUTION SPECIALIST
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
- James Baldwin
Suzanne is a distinguished film producer and strategic advisor with over two decades of experience in documentary filmmaking and media for social change. Her notable work includes production roles on "The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia," "Paper Tigers," and "Resilience" at KPJR Films. Her background includes pivotal roles at the Redford Center and Swirl, enhancing her expertise in operational strategy and digital content production. Beyond filmmaking, Suzanne serves as a board advisor for Sohocolab, where she leverages her strategic insight and storytelling skills to promote sustainability and innovation among micro and small businesses. Her commitment to impactful storytelling and social change makes her a key figure in media and sustainability. She holds a B.S. in Political Economy of Natural Resources from UC Berkeley.
Suzanne Debrunner
FILM PRODUCER | DIGITAL SPECIALIST
“If you want something you never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done.”
- Thomas Jefferson
Our Team
Laurine has over 25 years of consulting experience in various industries, including fashion, textiles, construction, and publishing. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Drexel University in the USA, an MSc in Impact Business and Investing from Glasgow Caledonian University, and a BA in Fashion Design and Marketing from UEL in the UK.
She advocates for actionable solutions to help local small business stakeholders adopt a modern and responsible business model incorporating culture, values, resilience, and creativity as long-term drivers of success.
Laurine Grere Osborne, DBA
FOUNDER | OPERATION STRATEGIST | RESEARCHER