You're Invited to Meet a New Generation of Entrepreneurs

Soraya DarabiThe Scarsdale Schools Education Foundation and Scarsdale High School invite you to an evening in support of the Scarsdale Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs. They invite the community to join them when they convene leading entrepreneurs to share their insights and inspire future generations.

Bringing Leading Young Entrepreneurs Together to Share Insights

Moderated by Lisa Yokana, SHS Steam Coordinator
Wednesday, February 27th - SHS Little Theatre
7pm - 8:15pm: Open to the Public

Soraya Darabi: Founder, Trail Mix Ventures; Co-Founder, Foodspotting and Zady

Trail Mix Ventures invests in companies focused on sustainable well-being, that help both workers and entrepreneurs cultivate talent, and invests in brands focused on consumers identifying with passions and purpose. Soraya began as the Manager of Digital Partnerships and Social Media at The New York Times. Soraya made Fast Company’s “Most Creative People,” Inc.’s “30 under 30,” and Fortune’s “40 under 40.” She was twice named a “Mentor of the Year” by TechStars.

Michael DudaMichael Duda: Founder, Bullish; Founder, Consigliere Brand Capital

Bullish is an Accelerator Agency for businesses living early in an S-curve. Born out of Consigliere Brand Capital, Bullish is one part Strategic Creative Agency and one part Consumer Investment Firm that deploys capabilities from both worlds to help brands speed the transformation of opportunities into outcomes. Mike has worked on a wide range of brands, including Birchbox, Casper, TripAdvisor and Under Armour. Named one of Crain New York’s “Top 40 under 40,” Business Insider’s “Top Investors” and ADWEEK’s, “Best Advertising Voices on Twitter.”

Poppy JamiePoppy Jamie: Founder, Happy Not Perfect; Co-Founder, Pop & Suki

After launching “Pillow Talk with Poppy,” Snapchat’s first chat show, Poppy received hundreds of messages from viewers about their stress and anxiety. Happy Not Perfect was born out of this need to help manage mental well-being. She delivered the TEDx Talk “Addicted to Likes,” which focused on the harmful effect social media has on mental health. Poppy also co-founded accessories brand Pop & Suki with actress Suki Waterhouse. In 2017, Forbes named Poppy to its “30 under 30” list.

Christina LivaChristina Liva: Founder, Yay Lunch

Yay Lunch’s mission is to make it easy to give kids healthy lunches they’ll love in the freshest and least wasteful way. It means no food boxes shipped around the country, no unnecessary packaging to throw out, and no gases or film to keep food from spoiling. Yay Lunch delivers healthy meals made fresh daily by vendors and delivered directly to where kids learn and play.