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Laura Simpson

CEO & Co-founder
Side Door

Side Door CEO co-founder along with Dan Mangan, Laura Simpson has spent most of her adult life helping indie artists find easier ways to survive the music industry.

Side Door provides ticketing for venues and artists who want transparent, collaborative features that help sell out the next show. Pitch your performance or venue in our free marketplace. Split ticket revenue with multiple parties and automatic payouts. No fees up front.

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