Unapologetic ambition w/ Vicky Boudreau, co-founder and CEO of Heylist

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s navigating the challenges of raising money, growing a startup, or balancing ambition with real life. My guest today is Vicky Boudreau, the CEO and co-founder of Heylist, an influencer marketing SaaS platform. Vicky and I discuss her journey from PR agency owner to tech founder, what she saw in the influencer space that led to building Heylist, and how she raised an oversubscribed funding round—despite the tough climate for fundraising (especially for women). Make sure you tune in for a refreshingly candid look at fundraising dynamics, parenting while scaling, and what it means to protect your energy and confidence as a founder.About Vicky Boudreau Vicky Boudreau is the co-founder and CEO of Heylist, a tech-driven platform transforming how brands collaborate with creators. With over 15 years of leadership in communications and entrepreneurship with her first company the PR & Marketing firm bicom, she is recognized for bridging innovation, influence, and impact. A dynamic speaker and passionate advocate for women in business, Vicky brings strategic vision and deep industry insight to every project she leads. Website: heylist.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vicky-boudreau-14762b14/ Instagram: @vicky_boudreauIf you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.Podcast: Choosing a billion-dollar mindset w/ Suneera Madhani, Founder & CEO of Worth AIPodcast: Getting in front of investors + funding underrepresented founders w/ Alex Chompff, angel investor and serial entrepreneurPodcast: Is work-life balance really a thing? ✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies. If you're ready to level up your B2B marketing, check us out. → accelitymarketing.com  🎧 Catch up on past episodes, submit topic ideas, and learn more jackiehermes.com/podcast ⭐ Love what you hear? Please leave a 5-star rating on Spotify and on Apple Podcasts to help more entrepreneurs find the show. 📲 Let’s connect! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thejackiehermes/ Instagram: @thejackiehermes TikTok: @jackie.hermes Website: <a href="https://www.jackiehermes.com/?utm_source=aoe&utm_medium=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer"...