In this episode, we dive deep with Donna Letier, founder and CEO of Gardenuity, a purpose-driven company transforming gardening into a modern wellness tool for mental health and human connection. Donna shares her journey from retail and brand strategy to entrepreneurship, detailing how data-driven insights and resilience have shaped her company's evolution from a simple idea to a nationwide force supporting over five million harvests. We explore the unique intersections of B2B and DTC strategies, the power of corporate wellness programs, and the critical role of strategic partnerships. Donna offers invaluable advice for founders on fundraising, choosing investors who align with your vision, and the importance of persistence, while also providing a thoughtful perspective for investors on building authentic, long-term relationships with the entrepreneurs they back.

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