From her hometown of Mississauga, Ontario, Stephanie Lipp began her career immersed in art and photography, working alongside some of Canada’s most respected commercial photographers. Her work in fashion portraiture, graphic design, and digital marketing earned her a reputation as a multi-talented creative professional.

Stephanie took a detour from the arts to manage properties for a non-profit organization, gaining a different perspective and honing her leadership skills. However, the pull of creativity and fresh ideas was too strong to resist. It led her and her partner Leo to start their own gourmet mushroom farm in rural Newfoundland, a province area known for its rich creative community and burgeoning entrepreneurial landscape.

Recognizing an opportunity for greater impact, Stephanie and Leo participated in a pre-accelerator program, which inspired them to shift their focus. They co-founded a company specializing in a leather alternative made from mycelium.

Stephanie has effectively melded her creative background with her entrepreneurial spirit, named a 2023 Game Changer by Natural Products Canada and a panelist for Elevate Festival, Holt Renfrew and MaRS.
With Stephanie’s passion and leadership, MycoFutures’ circular solution is poised to revolutionize the fashion industry, capturing the attention of major global brands and setting a new standard for sustainable luxury.