Erin Walker Founder at LaunchRound

I have owned, been president of, grown and sold four companies: a volleyball company called Spike Nashbar, a bicycle company called Bike Nashbar, a computer software company called Nashbar\Associates, Inc. and a school uniform company called Choice Uniforms. As a part of running those businesses: I have managed as many as 350 people, grew sales to over $35 million per year, received a patent and sold those companies for as much as multiple 8 figures. Through my membership with the Young President's Organization, I attended executive education at Harvard University. I am also an instrument-rated (though not current) pilot. I now run FaxBetter, an internet telecom provider that has serviced over 500,000 customers to date and have invested seed capital in a patent-pending digital marketing technology.

I've had over 25 years of business and startup experience, helping clients with planning, strategy, pitch preparation, projections, valuation, and overall financial and operational oversight. I've been on both sides of the table, as an entrepreneur, investor and judging​ panels. Would love to help with your startup idea.

Over $2B in capital raised for seed stage startups over the last 15 years. I've made 13 seed investments this year alone. I've spent the last 15 years in Venture Capital. 20,000 elevator pitchers heard. 5 seasons with Dragons' Den / 3 seasons with The Naked Entrepreneur. 2014 Mentor of the Year, Startup Canada