Meet the Dockshare Crew: Lauren Pearlowitz

Meet the Dockshare Crew. Kohl’s Amazon return line isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a business partner—but that’s exactly what happened! Our founder, Nate Young, just happened to be behind Lauren Pearlowitz at the perfect moment to overhear her talking about app development. Intrigued, Nate introduced himself and shared his idea for Dockshare. That chance encounter sparked a conversation that would shape the future of the company. Since then, Lauren has become a key part of getting Dockshare off the ground and onto the water. Here’s a closer look at Lauren’s journey and impact!

What has been your experience with Dockshare?

I met Nate in the Amazon return line at Kohl’s. I was chatting with the employee about the app they were using to process the return and mentioned that I work in app development. Nate overheard and approached me after I finished. From the start, I could hear the passion in his voice as he described Dockshare and the problem he was trying to solve. Meet the Dockshare Crew

A few weeks later, I met Gina over sushi for a business meeting—and the rest is history. It’s been an honor to be part of this amazing team. I’m incredibly grateful for the way Gina and Nate support the team and truly value diversity. It’s something rare and truly wonderful to be a part of. Meet the Dockshare Crew

What are your roles and responsibilities with Dockshare? Meet the Dockshare Crew

As Dockshare’s product manager, I started by helping define the original requirements and design of the platform. I worked closely with Adam, our incredibly talented developer, to bring the vision to life. My role involves ongoing work on feature enhancements, long-term projects, and mockups. Meet the Dockshare Crew

Though my main focus is product development, I wear many hats—supporting our brilliant interns, managing user support, updating our website, and helping with various operational tasks as needed.

What does pride look like to you as part of the LGBTQ community?

To me, pride is about living openly and authentically as a queer person. I want others to feel safe coming to me—whether they’re exploring their own identity, curious about our love story and how we had our daughter Brixton, or simply looking to become a better ally to the LGBTQ community. Meet the Dockshare Crew

There’s no better feeling than knowing I’ve helped someone embrace their truth. I’m constantly touched by the people who tell me how much it means to see someone like me being out at work. It’s a powerful reminder that visibility matters. Meet the Dockshare Crew

How do you spend your free time? Meet the Dockshare Crew

These days, my free time often involves negotiating with my four-year-old—I’d say our win/loss ratio is pretty even! My wife and I are always on the lookout for fun activities with our daughter. Right now, we love exploring new playgrounds on the weekends and spending time outdoors with bubbles or anything involving water. Meet the Dockshare Crew

I also love catching up with friends and family. When we get the chance to relax, my wife and I are big fans of binge-watching shows. Our latest favorite was Grace and Frankie, and we’re already looking forward to the next season!

Lauren Brings Passion

Lauren brings passion, creativity, and heart to Dockshare every single day. Their impact on the company and the LGBTQ community is nothing short of inspiring. We’re so grateful for that unexpected meeting at Kohl’s—it led us to someone truly irreplaceable. Meet the Dockshare Crew

To learn more about our team members, return back to our series, Meet the Dockshare Crew, on our blog page.