Mr. Lepard runs Equity Management Associates, LLC, an investment partnership which has focused on investing in precious metals since 2008. His Fund invests in emerging gold producers and drill stories, as well as larger companies which show attractive growth and cash flow. Mr. Lepard is also a Director of Rise Gold Corporation and Amarillo Gold.

Prior to EMA, Mr. Lepard spent 25 years as a professional investor and venture capitalist. Lawrence holds an MBA with Academic Distinction from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Colgate University.