PRESS RELEASE
Julie Wainwright Joins LeisureLink Board of Advisors
LeisureLink Appoints Visionary Entrepreneur Julie Wainwright to Board of Advisors
April 1, 2025
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San Francisco, CA — LeisureLink, Inc., a technology company developing innovative solutions for building meaningful real-world connections, is proud to announce that Julie Wainwright has officially joined its Board of Advisors, effective April 1, 2025.
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Wainwright is a trailblazing entrepreneur best known for founding The RealReal, which she grew into a billion-dollar business and took public. With a background in consumer web, luxury commerce, and digital marketplaces, Wainwright brings strategic firepower to LeisureLink, Inc. as it moves forward with the development of its first major platform.
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“Julie [Wainwright]’s experience building visionary consumer products, combined with her sharp business acumen, makes her an incredible addition to our advisory team,” said Patrick Ferrell, CEO and Co-Founder of LeisureLink, Inc. “We’re excited to gain her insights and support during this critical period of growth.”
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Wainwright is also the author of the upcoming memoir, Time to Get Real: How I Built a Billion-Dollar Business that Rocked the Fashion Industry, set to release on June 10, 2025. The book details her entrepreneurial journey and offers timely lessons on resilience, leadership, and innovation—values that align closely with LeisureLink’s mission.
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“I love what LeisureLink is building,” said Wainwright. “It’s bold, it’s timely, and it’s something I believe in. Helping people reconnect and find meaning in their leisure time is a vision I’m proud to support.”
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Preorder Wainwright’s book here and tune in to her podcast, The Armchair Entrepreneurs, where she pays it forward with real-world entrepreneurial advice and inspiring conversations.
About LeisureLink, Inc.
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LeisureLink, Inc. is a technology company on a mission to modernize leisure lifestyle experiences. By developing platforms that foster in-person connection through shared interests and activities, LeisureLink, Inc. is creating tools that make leisure an essential part of everyday life. The company’s first product, ThirdSpace™, is currently in development and aims to reshape how people form and grow their social circles beyond traditional digital engagement. You can visit the LeisureLink, Inc. website here and follow the company LinkedIn page to learn more.
Contact​
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Charmaine Conui
CMO & Co-Founder
LeisureLink, Inc.
charmaine@leisurelink.biz
Jessica Clark
Director of Marketing & Social Media
LeisureLink, Inc.
jessica@leisurelink.biz