Lauren Wang

Lauren Schulte Wang is the CEO and Founder of The Flex Company, a company that focuses on creating innovative menstrual products.1 She founded the company with a mission to create life-changing, body-positive experiences through the products they make and the conversations they spark.1

Professional Background

Lauren has over a decade of experience in marketing, having worked for prominent companies such as Coca-Cola, Autodesk, and Upwork before launching Flex.14 Her expertise lies in working cross-functionally, building rapport both inside and outside organizations, and keeping projects focused and moving forward.2

The Flex Company

Under Lauren's leadership, The Flex Company has achieved significant milestones:

• The company grew to $4 million in revenue in its first year.1
• They are known for their FLEX discs, which offer 12 hours of leak-free period protection.1
• The company has developed a redesigned menstrual cup called the FLEX cup.1

Entrepreneurial Approach

Lauren's approach to entrepreneurship includes:

• Focusing on customer needs and iterating on products before launch.1
• Emphasizing company culture with values like "Choose Love Over Fear" and "Have a Growth Mindset".1
• Actively participating in recruitment, even cold-emailing potential candidates on LinkedIn.1

Recognition

Lauren's entrepreneurial efforts have been recognized in the business world. She was named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award by EY.3

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Lauren describes herself as a Millennial, book junkie, and light traveler. She is passionate about period health and civil liberties.5