Built to Last: A Conversation with LIVSN & Upkept

​Join us at Onward HQ for an evening with three entrepreneurs who are rethinking how we make, use, and keep the things we own.

• ​Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, founder & CEO of LIVSN Designs, built an outdoor apparel brand known for timeless design, premium materials, and a Fair Deal Guarantee that makes repair and longevity part of the product itself.

• ​Robin Atkinson, founder & CEO of Upkept Repair, is creating a modern, tech-enabled platform for apparel repair—making it as seamless as buying new.

• ​Stephanie Funk, fractional CMO of Upkept Repair, brings her experience as a serial entrepreneur and brand strategist to help reshape how consumers view durability, resale, and repair.

​Together, they’ll explore the intersection of design, repair, and storytelling—and what it takes to build products, companies, and communities that outlast trends.

​Expect an honest conversation about:

• ​Designing with longevity in mind

• ​The economics of repair and warranties

• ​How consumer habits are shifting toward reuse and resale

• ​Lessons from the founder journey