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How to Spot Red and Green Flags in a Founder
with Lauren Ledwell
When it comes to early-stage investing, the founder can make—or break—the deal. But how do you know if a founder is the right fit for your capital, your values, and your portfolio? This December, join us for an engaging webinar where we’ll unpack the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that reveal whether a founder is coachable, mission-driven, and equipped to weather the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey.
From communication styles to decision-making habits, you’ll learn how to spot both the red flags that warn of potential challenges and the green flags that signal alignment, resilience, and long-term potential. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, just starting to build your portfolio, or founder yourself, this session will give you practical tools to sharpen your instincts and strengthen your founder (or self!) evaluations.
Investing isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about people. Come discover how to identify the founders who are not only ready to build, but ready to build with you.
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December 3, 2025
12:00PM MST / 2:00PM EST
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Not all founders are created equal and investor-founder fit matters. This webinar dives into the behaviors, communication styles, and decision-making patterns that signal whether a founder is coachable, mission-aligned, and resilient.
You’ll learn how to spot both the warning signs and the winning traits when evaluating a founder for investment.
Investor-founder
fit matters.
About the Speaker
Lauren Ledwell
Venture Capital | Operator | Mom
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Lauren Ledwell is a venture capital investor, operator, and community leader dedicated to advancing innovation and gender equity in Canada’s startup ecosystem. Currently at BioAlliance, she is also Principal at Sandpiper Ventures, where she invests in high-potential, disruptive companies at the Seed and Series A stage, and serves as a Managing Partner at Women’s Equity Lab Atlantic Canada, backing founders across health, cleantech, and deep tech.
Lauren also contributes her expertise as a Board Member with Venture for Canada and PEI IT Alliance, while actively investing as part of Hustle Fund’s Angel Squad. With an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and additional training in governance and leadership from Ivey Business School and the Council of Canadian Innovators, she brings a strong combination of strategic insight and operational experience from both Fortune 500 and startup environments. Passionate about building inclusive capital pathways, Lauren continues to champion founders and emerging leaders while balancing life as an investor, operator, and mom.
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