About Lauren — Lauren Maillian

MEET LAUREN MAILLIAN

ENTREPRENEUR, INVESTOR, GLOBAL BRAND BUILDER, AWARD WINNING MARKETER AND consumer EXPERT

Lauren Maillian has forged her own distinctive path in the business landscape. Transitioning from her early ventures in the wine industry, she pursued a career filled with innovation and impact. Drawing on her extensive experience in marketing and strategic advisory, she founded LMB Group — a firm dedicated to empowering consumer-facing startups. By the age of 26, Lauren became the first Black woman to start an early-stage venture capital fund, and her investment portfolio has since grown to over $5 billion in market capitalization. Her work has earned recognition for driving growth and innovation across industries, including prestigious brands like Ruggable and OptimizeRX Corporation.

“When I started my journey as the youngest self made winery owner at just 19, I knew I was meant to be a builder, seizing opportunities that align with my vision for creating a lasting impact in the world. Today, I empower visionary leaders and pioneer unforgettable brands.”

As a global CEO, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, influencer, and award-winning marketer, Lauren Maillian advises on building and scaling consumer-facing startups, elevating iconic legacy brands, and creating new approaches to VC investing. She brings 20 years of discovering and seizing hidden, profitable value across retail, CPG, lifestyle brands, luxury goods and finance companies via growth, marketing, brand innovation, ESG, digital transformation, and partnerships.

“When I started my journey as the youngest winery owner at just 19, I knew I was meant to be a builder, seizing opportunities that align with my vision for creating a lasting impact in the world. Today, I empower visionary leaders and pioneer unforgettable brands.”

As a global CEO, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, influencer, and award-winning marketer, Lauren Maillian advises on building and scaling consumer-facing startups, elevating iconic legacy brands, and creating new approaches to VC investing. She brings 20 years of discovering and seizing hidden, profitable value across retail, CPG, lifestyle brands, luxury goods, and finance/FinTech companies via growth, marketing, brand innovation, ESG, digital transformation, and partnerships.

At LMB Group, we partner with innovative and high-growth consumer brands to turn strategic goals into success stories. As your trusted advisors in marketing and strategic planning, we bring unparalleled expertise in brand building, digital commercialization, and growth strategy.

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Forbes

While people of color continue to be disproportionately impacted by financial and healthcare crises, Maillian works to shift their chances of success. Heading a social startup Digitalundivided that uses data to create programs and initiatives that support economic growth for Black and Latinx communities and women entrepreneurs.

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Rising Star 100

Lauren Maillian is catalyzing growth and creating new pathways for Black and Latin women entrepreneurs.

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Worth

Lots of American Children set up Lemonade stands, but not many establish a payroll. . like Lauren Maillian, after establishing her lemonade Juggernaut at 8.

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USBC Women of Power List

Lauren Maillian is an honoree of the USBC Women of Power Luncheon. Recognizing influential women making a significant impact in entrepreneurship, leadership, and in their communities.