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Rhaelyn Gillespie
Co-Founder at Mintier, experienced in business and marketing
Rhaelyn Gillespie is the Co-Founder of Mintier, a company that produces the world's first oil-based breath mint.12 She founded Mintier alongside Jessica Sheppard in November 2021.3
Background and Education
Rhaelyn graduated from Algoma University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing and Human Resources from 2012 to 2017.3
Professional Experience
Before co-founding Mintier, Rhaelyn worked at Clearbanc (now ClearCo) in various roles, including:
- Account Director (April 2020 - July 2020)
- Investment Associate (March 2020 - April 2020)
- Investment Analyst (UK) (June 2019 - March 2020)3
She also held positions as a Student Recruiter at Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology and as a Special Projects Intern at Women In Crisis.3
Entrepreneurial Journey
Rhaelyn and Jessica Sheppard met while working at ClearCo and identified a gap in the market for effective, sugar-free breath fresheners.1 They participated in Arlene Dickinson's VenturePark Labs accelerator program and successfully launched their Kickstarter campaign, which was fully funded in less than 24 hours.2
Mintier's Success
Since its launch, Mintier has experienced significant growth:
- Available in over 100 stores in Canada and the US
- Expanded to online sales
- Gained popularity through social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram14
Rhaelyn attributes their success to quickly adapting to challenges, leveraging their network, and maintaining a strong partnership with her co-founder.1
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