How We Turned Being Underestimated Into Leverage
Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, Co-Founders of Three Ships, reflect on how financial discipline and intentional decision-making shaped their growth from the earliest days of the business. Launching from a home kitchen with limited resources, they learned quickly that tracking every dollar and staying close to their numbers was not optional.
Often underestimated as young founders, Connie and Laura resisted pressure to chase aggressive top-line growth, choosing instead to focus on profitability and long-term sustainability. Through candid reflections on confidence, fundraising, and finding advisors and financial partners who supported their approach, they share how financial clarity helped them scale thoughtfully—while staying true to their values and in control of their trajectory.
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Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, Co-Founders of Three Ships, share how they built a national skincare brand by staying disciplined, tracking every dollar, and prioritizing profitability from the very beginning. Starting with just $4,000 and limited resources, they grew the business thoughtfully—landing major national retailers while maintaining control over how they scaled. Their story underscores the value of financial clarity, long-term thinking, and surrounding yourself with the right support as you grow.
“When businesses first start, cash flow is everything. So finding someone in your corner like TD can make a huge difference.”
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