Kaylee AstleFounder

Canada - Vancouver, British Columbia

I’m a start-up junkie, company-builder, ex-management consultant, and current entrepreneur. As a strategy and operations leader, I naturally look for opportunities to quickly scale business with the use of technology. Whether it's streamlining processes, fixing problems or implementing automations - I'm always on the hunt for ways to grow.

After 8+ years in consulting roles, both in corporate and start-up settings, I still get as excited today as I did back when I was building models for my first client. Although I often wear many hats, my specializations include:
* Capital fundraising and structuring
* Financial management
* Operating model development
* Large scale product management and tech implementations
* Generating data-driven insights to support decision making
* Agile project management and integrated planning

Awards & Recognition:
- BC 30 Under 30
- The Peak BC People to Watch: Power Players
- RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Nominee (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Deloitte Top Western Canadian Analyst
- FoundersBeta Top Female Founders to Watch in 2022
- The Peak 2023 Emerging Leaders
- Top Startup of the Year Finalist by BC Tech (Blanka 2023)
- BC Tech Dragons Den Top Prize (Blanka 2023)
- Top Startups to Watch by FoundersBeta (Blanka 2022 & 2023)

I believe in the importance of community members building up a community, which is why I spend a great deal of time immersed in initiatives outside of the office. I’m intrigued by culture & the power of communities, and working with organizations such as YWCA Calgary and Young Women in Business has allowed me to harness my entrepreneurial drive while also connecting with my community.

Strengths Finder Top Strengths: Communication | Woo | Maximizer | Achiever | Command

Personal passions include deep sea diving, plant-based cooking, hiking Panorama ridge, and camping along the West Coast.