Nov 21, 2019
Hot on the sparkling, sequined heels of FEST biz Bow & Drape's
recent acquisition news, we're bringing back a popular conversation
with co-founder Aubrie Pagano, who helped lead the company from its
early days as a custom women's apparel startup to its current life
as the go-to for punny casual wear featuring phrases like Goal
Digger, You Had Me at Merlot + more. In this #so608 Recycle
episode, Aubrie and I talk NYC startup life, fundraising,
microfunds for female founders and a lot more. Whatever the size of
your company, Aubrie brings a perspective that not only highlights
how entrepreneurial paths shift, change and evolve in the most
surprising ways, but also points to a future where more women-led
businesses have a chance to thrive.
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What you need to know:
Bow & Drape was recently acquired, an event that may point to a
wider shift in the direct-to-consumer ecommerce space, according to
Forbes. Along with that, we just love what Aubrie has to say,
so we thought it was the perfect time to bring her back and share
her wisdom again. In this conversation, Aubrie shares that, even
though so many startup founders today think they've got to secure
venture capital, choosing that route for outside funding is not for
everyone - nor is it right for every company (which, btw, is not
necessarily a bad thing). Aubrie lets us in on her tips for any
founder planning to approach venture capital firms or individual
investors in the future. From networking your way to the right
people to bringing solid stats to the table, her advice will make
you want to take notes. Plus, she's kind of a unicorn: one of a
handful of female investors in venture capital who's built her own
company while still having fun and turning out ridiculously good
puns.
Linkage:
Website: bowanddrape.com
/ xfactor.ventures
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BowAndDrape
Twitter: @bowanddrape /
@XFactorVentures
Instagram: @bowanddrape
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Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST
online at www.Spiritof608.com.