In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Laurel Mintz. Laurel is a powerhouse entrepreneur and venture capitalist whose journey with money and leadership began in an extraordinary way. At just 26, Laurel took on the role of interim CEO in her family’s business during a time of crisis. Suddenly responsible for a team of 60, she quickly discovered the company was over-leveraged and in need of a major turnaround—a daunting challenge for anyone, let alone a young professional new to the role. Laurel calls this chapter her first real “money journey,” and it was a trial by fire that shaped her approach to business, leadership, and, most importantly, financial resilience.

With a J.D/M.B.A from Rutgers University and over 15 years running an award-winning marketing agency, Laurel Mintz is uniquely positioned to lead a fund like Fabric VC. Laurel has worked with more than 200 companies in the CPG and technology spaces, from startups to blue-chip global brands like Facebook, Verizon Digital Media, Geico, PAW Patrol and Zendesk. Her Board of Directors work and extraordinarily networked presence with organizations like Women Founders Network, Los Angeles Venture Association, Reuters and Women Business Enterprise National Council provides no shortage of relevant deal flow.