CO-FOUNDER: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER / NORTHLAKE

Puja Abid oversees the operations of Lakeside Group. Additionally, Puja runs the Placemaking division of Lakeside, which improves and activates public spaces from an urban planning perspective, currently focused on the Northlake district of Oakland.

Prior to joining Lakeside Group, Puja worked in the tech industry for 15 years in global strategy, growth, and operations roles, most recently holding C-suite Growth and Operations positions in venture-backed startups.

Puja holds an MBA from Columbia University, and received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley.