Laurie Pickard

About the author

Laurie Pickard, the founder of the No-Pay MBA website, is a key member of the executive team at Class Central, a platform dedicated to the search and review of massive open online courses (MOOCs). Her professional background is rooted in international development, with a specialization in entrepreneurship, business development, and public-private partnerships. Her experience includes a stint as a business development specialist for USAID and a consulting role with the International Finance Corporation.