E150 - Current & Critical - Lauryn Vaughn, Raising Money as a Female Tech Founder in YYC
“Men tend to get more optimistic questions like, “How big can this company be?” Where women get more pessimistic questions like, “How are you going to avoid this?”
Lauryn Vaughn has learned plenty on her entrepreneurial journey. From an idea in her basement with some interns to a successful, sustainable consignment company, Lauryn has experienced each stage of the start-up journey. The Upside brings those with fabulous fashions they no longer want, and the buyers who want them, together on one platform for an easy and unique shopping experience.
We enjoy a great conversation on building a circular economy in fashion, who your top champions are in your early business days, and what her experience was like trying to raise venture capital for The Upside. Listen to today’s episode to uncover critical insights for your VC rounds and how Calgary opens doors for entrepreneurs.