After a decade in fashion tech, I made the hardest call: I closed my startup. I gave it everything — time, money, energy, and vision. I fought so hard for funding, pivoted endlessly, and kept showing up. But when the VC funding fell through and my father died—both in the same week—the universe forced me to stop. This is a story about leading with vision, walking away with grace and integrity, and starting again - because it's who you are! A love letter to exhausted founders.

Why building a simple MVP is key for startup success. My personal lessons on testing, trusting your gut, and refining your product.

Pitching to investors isn’t just about numbers — it’s about clarity, honesty, and knowing your vision inside out. I’ve pitched in tough rooms, made mistakes, and learned a lot along the way. This post shares the biggest lessons I’ve learned about communicating vision, building MVPs, facing rejection, and leading with purpose. If you’re a founder preparing to pitch or struggling to be taken seriously, this is for you.