Life-and-career path platform OwnTrail raises $250K, builds ‘work from garage’ office space
Summary
Seattle-based OwnTrail launched in February, just before COVID-19 turned the world upside down — but the startup is weathering the pandemic largely unscathed. The business is partnering with organizations including Future For Us, Built By Girls, Women In Product and others to help the groups provide activities and a space for their members to connect. The startup recently closed a $250,000 fundraising round and initiated a crowdfunding campaign that runs through late August to raise an additional $20,000. Bastian said the company opted for crowdfunding “to build awareness and test out demand for our business models.” It is more than 70% toward its funding goal. The three full-time employees— Bastian; Kt McBratney, co-founder and chief brand officer; and Carolyn Dunn, vice president of engineering — have created an inner circle of safe contact and work together in person.