Challenging The Status Quo In Masculine Industries

“Screw it up fast… because until we mess up, until we have that first iteration, we can’t make it better!”

- Ashleigh Wilson

In an industry where customers have long been considered an afterthought, Ashleigh Wilson has proved that putting people first is profitable! 

Ashleigh is the founder and CEO of AuditMate, a company that offers the first and only elevator and escalator auditing and management software and operates with an ethos of respectful simplicity, proactive inclusiveness, and heart-centred courage.

From the end users of AuditMate’s pioneering software to the team that drives its innovation, humans are at the core of Ashleigh’s entrepreneurial mission.

Press play to hear her inspiring journey from non-tech entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea to the head of a company determined to become a leading agent of change for all industries!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• How a first-time software developer found the funding to bring her never-before-seen concept to reality
• How AuditMate achieved 900% growth in just two years (during a pandemic!)
• The biggest challenges Ashleigh has encountered as a pioneer in her industry — and how she falls back in love with her business every day

About Ashleigh Wilson: Ashleigh Wilson is a San Francisco-based serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of AuditMate, which develops innovative auditing software for elevator and escalator contracts. 

Highlights:‌

01:05  Intro

02:29  Meet Ashleigh Wilson

04:12  AuditMate’s software

05:55  How Ashleigh secured funding

09:03  Making the ask

11:33  Biggest challenges

14:00  900% growth & adapting to shifts

15:41  Maintaining motivation

17:44  Team & leadership

19:26  People first

20:13  What she wishes she knew

22:22  What’s next?

23:50  Being a woman in vertical transportation

Links:‌

Ashleigh Wilson

https://auditmate.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-wilson-she-her-01131285

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