Meet A Funding Recipient

Meet Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics and recipient of the Legacy Fund empowered by Henry of Pelham!     Who is Jenn Harper and what is Cheekbone Beauty?  An award-winning social entrepreneur, Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of...

Meet Noora Sharrab, co-founder of Sitti Soap and recipient of 2 of funds empowered by Tease Tea's Resiliency Fund and Encircled's Impact Fund!     Who is Noora Sharrab?  Noora Sharrab obtained her Masters degree in Political Science with a Specialization in Refugee and...

Meet Edo Odozor, founder of Naij Hair Company Inc and recipient of Founders Fund’s Start Up Stage, $3,000 fund:     Who is Edo Odozor?  Edo Odozor is a fourth year nursing student at Ryerson University and the founder of NAIJ Hair, an online...

Meet Jaymin (formerly Jalisa) Luces-Mendes, founder of Toni Marlow Clothing and recipient of Founders Fund’s Start Up Stage, $3,000 fund:     Who is Jaymin Luces-Mendes?  Jalisa Luces-Mendes is the Founder of Toni Marlow Clothing, an innovative, gender-inclusive underwear brand that serves queer community and...

Meet Laurie Jittoo, founder of Tacos and Waffles and recipient of Founders Fund’s Ideation Stage, $1,000 fund:     Who is Laurie Jittoo?  Laurie is 41 years old and recently married, with a lovely 10-year-old stepdaughter who is the most encouraging person other than...

Meet Neria Aylward, founder of Well Rounded Academy and recipient of Founders Fund’s Ideation Stage, $1,000 fund:     Who is Neria Aylward?  Neria Aylward (she/her) is a researcher turned activist and social entrepreneur advocating for decarbonization, decolonization and social justice in St. John’s,...