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Ahriana Edwards

Founder

Founder & CEO at Vaila Shoes

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

FoundedVaila Shoes

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2,385 people in our graph share verified history with Ahriana — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Founder & CEO at Vaila Shoes

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Vaila Shoes's investors · 2

Nex CubedLa JollaTechstarsBoulder · $220K checks

Experience

  1. Vaila ShoesCo-Founder & Chief Strategy Officercurrent2021 — present
  2. SEED SPOTMentor in Residence - Retail Brand Acceleratorcurrent2025 — present
  3. TechstarsFounder Support & Growth Associate2023
  4. NestléNestlé Sales Development Program Trainee2021 — 2022Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  5. NestléIncoming Nestlé Sales Development Program Trainee2021Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  6. NC CEED | Center for Economic Empowerment & DevelopmentBusiness Advisor Intern - Women's Business Center of Fayetteville2021Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Skills & more

FundraisingField Sales Management
  • NMSDC Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Program — NMSDC
  • Social Marketing Certification — Hootsuite

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ahriana Edwards?
Founder & CEO at Vaila Shoes
Where does Ahriana Edwards work?
Ahriana Edwards is Founder & CEO of Vaila Shoes.
What companies did Ahriana Edwards found?
Ahriana Edwards founded Vaila Shoes.
Where did Ahriana Edwards go to school?
Ahriana Edwards studied at Fayetteville State University (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies).

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