Laate Olukotun has designed and developed websites, apps, physical products, spaces, and experiences for a range of organizations including Steelcase, NextFab, and Mayo Clinic. He runs the design agency Lollygig. He is also the Chief of Product & Experience Design and Co-Founder of Innerstill.

During his time with Steelcase – the leader in the contract furniture industry – Laate co-led the development of three businesses – Workspring, MyTurnstone, and 654 Croswell. The work at Steelcase spanned all aspects of the design thinking process, from developing an initial business hypothesis to bringing new spaces, services, and products to market.

In 2010, Laate launched a design agency called Lollygig – a firm dedicated to agile product development and experience design. Lollygig experienced its first commercial success with an iPad app called BoomMaster just weeks after the launch of Apple’s original iPad. Lollygig then introduced several Apple accessories starting with the introduction of NapoleonGlove, a soft case for the iPad, followed by a crowdfunded product called Hopscotch Wall & Car Mount in 2014.

In 2015 Laate became the Director of Marketing at NextFab – Philly's premier makerspace network. He rebuilt the marketing department then led the company’s rebranding efforts, the development of the company’s website, and the design & launch of NextFab’s third location – a 10,000 sq. ft. space in Wilmington, Delaware.

In 2018 Laate joined Thoughtfull Design – an international experience design consultancy with locations in New Zealand and Michigan.

In 2021 Laate became the Chief of Product & Experience Design and Co-Founder of Innerstill – a minority-owned, women-led enterprise launching wearable electroceutical products for restoring a sense of calm and increased feelings of wellbeing and inner fitness.

Laate holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University and an Masters in Design from the Institute of Design at IIT.