Current & Critical - Lauryn Vaughn, Raising Money as a Female Tech Founder in YYC

In this episode, I sit down with Lauryn Vaughn, a two-time female entrepreneur award recipient and Founder of The Upside. Lauryn walks us through her experience when raising capital - because women have a very different experience than men - and how her passion for fashion has led her to entrepreneurial success.

Show Notes

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.

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