Lauren Epstein
Advisor. Investor. Tech enthusiast. Lawyer.
Lauren Epstein
Advisor. Investor. Tech enthusiast. Lawyer.
Canada
Overview
Work Experience
Consultant and Advisor
2023 - Current
Working with corporates, investors, family offices, and start-ups to provide investment and business strategy advice to create and maximize opportunities in the innovation ecosystem.
Venture Partner
2023
Storytime Capital invests in ground-breaking pre-seed and seed stage companies that are harnessing innovation to reshape how we work, where we work, when we work, who works, what work is, and even why we work. As a Venture Partner, I collaborate to help source and invest in the best companies, support Storytime’s portfolio founders, and connect with key partners in the community. I seek to boost Storytime’s mission of supporting and accelerating founders disrupting the future of work.
Senior Advisor and Vice President
2023
I provide advisory and strategic support to a Toronto-based family office, with investments across public markets, real estate, private equity, and innovation.
Director
2020
Serving as a Director on the Board of a global subsurface data management company
Mentor
2017
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a unique program for scalable technology-based ventures, providing a unique style of milestone-based coaching with the goal of maximizing value creation. Associates and Fellows work with, advise, and support the CDL companies to help set benchmarks and achieve goals.
Mentor - Next 36
2018
Providing mentorship, guidance, and support to founders within the Next 36 program, Canada's entrepreneurial leadership program for high-potential young founders.
Principal
2021 - 2023
Investing in dynamic, seed stage ventures with fierce female founders building breakthrough companies.
Mentor
2018 - 2022
Supporting and advising startups within this innovative new fintech accelerator.
Associate
2018 - 2021
Working with founders and discovering new ventures. Evaluating investment opportunities. Supporting portfolio companies post-investment. Tracking industry and technology trends. Collaborating in the broader innovation ecosystem.
Corporate Secretary
2016 - 2018
Ensuring the integrity of corporate governance and record-keeping for a global seismic data management business. Advising the Board of Directors on business and corporate decisions.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2009 - 2012
Juris Doctor (JD)
2008 - 2012
B.A.
2003 - 2007