What if the most “magical creature” in venture isn’t a unicorn at all—but a stallion?
In this episode, Giovana Bier is joined by Laurel Mintz, Founder & General Partner at Fabric VC, to explore the intersection of profitability, diversity, and sustainable growth in modern entrepreneurship.
Laurel’s journey from corporate M&A attorney to running a marketing agency to launching her own venture fund is a masterclass in reinvention. Together, they unpack what makes a business truly scalable, the misconceptions around venture capital, and how women can start building wealth through investing—one educated decision at a time.
You’ll learn how to discern whether VC funding is right for your business, what metrics investors actually look for, and how to map your path to profitability and exit, even if you never plan to sell. Laurel also shares insights into the Great Wealth Transfer and how women can harness this moment to lead with power, ethics, and impact.
🔍 Inside This Episode
- How Laurel transitioned from law to leading a multi-million-dollar venture fund
- What investors really look for before funding your business
- Why profitability is the foundation of scalability (and why “growth at all costs” is outdated)
- The difference between unicorns and stallions—and why longevity matters more than hype
- How to build an exit-minded business even if you never plan to sell
- What the Great Wealth Transfer means for women investors
- How to start small, learn the language of investing, and expand your capacity to hold wealth
- The mindset (and regulation) required to make money moves without dysregulation
🕰️ Timestamps
00:23 Meet Laurel Mintz: From Attorney to Venture Capitalist
02:33 The Birth of Fabric VC
04:23 Understanding Venture Capital and Profitability
06:37 The Importance of Exit Plans and Scalability
12:06 Investing Basics for Women
20:07 The Great Wealth Transfer
👩💼 About Laurel Mintz
Laurel Mintz is the Founder & General Partner of Fabric VC, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm focused on investing in diverse founders and brands with scalable potential. With a background in law, business, and marketing, Laurel bridges the gap between creative innovation and investor confidence. She’s also the CEO of Elevate My Brand, an award-winning agency that’s launched household names like Squishmallows. Through Fabric VC, Laurel is rewriting what venture looks like—prioritizing diversity, profitability, and longevity over hype.
Learn more: fabricvc.com
💡 CEO Takeaway
Venture capital isn’t for every founder—and that’s a good thing. Whether or not you ever take investor funding, thinking like an investor helps you build a business that lasts.
Profitability is power. Safety is scalability. Longevity is the real flex.
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