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Peggy O'Flaherty

Peggy O'Flaherty

Entrepreneur, author, and community builder leveraging tech for social impact

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Downers Grove, Illinois
Joined February 2026
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Summary

Peggy O'Flaherty is a serial entrepreneur with a consistent focus on community building and leveraging technology for social impact. She has successfully co-founded and exited multiple ventures, including OneParish (an app for church engagement) and Mavely (a communal commerce platform acquired by another company), and is currently leading VINLY, an AI-powered conversation platform. youtube+4
Her entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in empowering women and fostering community. She co-authored an e-book on balancing personal ambitions, family, and spirituality, and her ventures often aim to create opportunities for women to earn income, particularly mothers, and to connect people around shared values and interests. catholic+3
Peggy also possesses a strong background in faith formation and spiritual guidance, holding a certification in Spiritual Direction. She integrates these principles into her work and life, emphasizing purpose-driven success and the importance of community and connections. catholic365+1

Work

Education

Writing

The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption

January 1, 2025

Co-author of a book discussing the impact of AI, with Peggy contributing a chapter on building authentic communities with innovation, particularly focusing on the future of communities outside mainstream social media and infused by artificial intelligence.

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Living In Your Calling vs. Chasing Your Crave

January 1, 2017

Co-authored e-book aimed at high-performing women, providing reflection and guidance to balance personal ambitions, family life, and spirituality. It includes exercises to help readers find joy and harmony in managing a successful business while raising a family.

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Passionate about empowering women, mothers, and wives to become entrepreneurs and content creators, enabling them to generate income while spending more time with their families. youmattertochrist+1

Deeply engaged in faith formation, with 30 years of experience, including bible studies, adult faith formation, and spiritual direction. catholic365+1