Operator. Investor. Visionary.
Lauren Maillian is a global business executive, 3X entrepreneur, investor, and strategic operator with a track record of scaling organizations at the intersection of consumer media, technology, and economic innovation.
Her entrepreneurial journey began at 19, when she became the youngest self-made winery owner in the United States — building an internationally award-winning wine brand from inception to a successful exit by age 26. She later became the first Black woman to launch an early-stage venture capital firm, expanding her role from operator to capital allocator and ecosystem builder.
She has since advised and invested in over 40 high-growth startups representing more than $3 billion in market capitalization and leads LMB Group, a strategic advisory firm partnering with brands and institutions to drive revenue growth, strategic positioning, and market expansion. Bringing a rare combination of operator insight, capital fluency, and cultural intelligence to every engagement.
Her executive experience includes being brought in by Revolt’s CEO during a pivotal inflection point to architect and lead a comprehensive transformation of the business, advancing its evolution into Off Script Media, a nine-figure, private equity-backed omni-channel media company. She also served as President of Digital Innovation at Hero Media and as CEO of digitalundivided, where she led transformational growth, expanded enterprise partnerships, and mobilized significant capital to support underrepresented founders. Across these roles, Lauren has operated at the intersection of brand, technology, capital, and culture — driving innovation, enterprise scale, and long-term commercial value.
Central to Lauren’s work is a commitment to access and economic empowerment. Through her advisory platforms, curated communities, and founder programs, she actively supports high-performing women entrepreneurs and emerging leaders — equipping them with the capital, visibility, and strategic insight needed to compete at the highest levels. She views success not as a destination, but as leverage, using her experience and influence to open doors for the next generation of builders.
The Equity
Mastermind
A private advisory collective for women building power, ownership, and long-term enterprise value.
The Equity Mastermind is Lauren Maillian’s curated community for high-performing women founders, executives, and investors who are serious about scaling influence, expanding ownership, and building generational wealth. Designed as an intimate strategic environment — not a networking group — the Mastermind brings together accomplished women across industries for candid dialogue, deal flow, capital strategy, and executive-level growth.
- Strategic advisory and operator-level insight
- Capital positioning and investor readiness frameworks
- High-level relationship building and room access
- Market intelligence across media, technology, and consumer sectors
- Private convenings and curated introductions
Members gain access to:
The Equity Mastermind reflects Lauren’s belief that success should compound — and that proximity, strategy, and ownership are the true drivers of lasting economic power.
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"I get it. The women in the rooms you want to be in? They’re busy too. This mentorship doesn’t add more to your plate; it shows you how to build systems that let you lead with ease and power. This is the work that turns busy-ness into equity, not just activity."
Investment &
Advisory
Harnessing two decades of expertise in brand and business building, Lauren Maillian redefines success. With 15 years of multistage investment experience across diverse industries, she brings a disciplined, operator-informed approach to scaling ventures across market cycles.
Having grown an angel investment portfolio from approximately $150 million in aggregate market capitalization to more than $3 billion in enterprise value, Lauren understands how to identify opportunity early, structure strategic partnerships, and guide companies from concept to scale — transforming ideas into brands, and brands into enduring businesses.
