Laura Simpson, CEO of Halifax-based startup Side Door, is the first winner of the Gerry Pond Sales Award, which was presented by the regional accelerator Propel at an event in Saint John on Thursday.
Side Door has developed a platform that entertainers can use to stage concerts in people’s homes or other intimate settings. CEO Laura Simpson said its bookings have increased 500 percent since February, and it is making plans to expand aggressively in the U.S. The company is now raising a seed round with a target of $2.5 million.
Propel presented the award at the culmination of its 2019 Demo