Empowering Entrepreneurs: Building Success I Ken Vermeille

Sophie Durey sits down with Ken Vermeille, CEO and founder of Vermillion Sky, a top software development company. Ken shares key insights from his journey as a founder, from building his company to navigating fundraising. With a mission to empower entrepreneurs, Ken reveals how to create impactful products that resonate with users and drive business success. Tune in to learn how to elevate your work and make a lasting impact!

Tracy is a seasoned expatpreneur, creative strategist, and mentor to fellow entrepreneurs.

she was once the person who would say "Can we not talk about politics?", and she is now the founder of a political gamification studio, dedicated to educating and engaging people in politics through play. Bias-free.

Roy Stillwell has more that 12 years of programming / embedded design/industry experience and spent 10+ years as a lead system architect. He has published in peer reviewed journals and conferences all over the world. Roy has a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Jeremy Brown is best recognized as the founder of Startups Give Back, an organization dedicated to prioritizing philanthropy within startups, and Social Impact World, an exclusive community for leaders in social impact. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for Sea Hugger, a California-based nonprofit focused on combatting plastic pollution in oceans. Jeremy's professional journey has revolved around assisting technology startups in scaling, reflecting his commitment to driving positive change in both the social impact and nonprofit sectors.

Dr. Luisa Javier and Dr. Sandra Medina, environmental scientists and entrepreneurs, co-founded Wayakit Holding Group, specializing in eco-friendly hygiene solutions. With accolades including the Distinguished Mexican Award, Luisa leads a team focused on sustainability across sectors, while Sandra, recognized as one of Fast Company Middle East's "2022 Most Creative People in Business," leverages her expertise as Wayakit's COO to drive impact.

Óskar Þórðarson, Co-founder and CEO of Omnom Chocolate. He is passionate about creating thriving businesses. Oskar has dedicated to delivering exceptional quality while fostering a positive company culture. Beyond Omnom, Óskar mentors aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing insights and exploring collaborative opportunities. Connect with him to drive innovation and sustainability in business.

Tximista Lizarazu, CEO & Co-Founder of Fraîche, is a passionate sustainability advocate and visionary entrepreneur based in New York. With a background in the clothing industry in France, he co-founded Fraîche, pioneering a fresh approach to in-office food experiences. At Fraîche, Tximista leads a mission to make sustainable eating easy, enjoyable, and accessible by partnering with local, responsible food businesses and implementing green logistics to minimize environmental impact.

Thomas Knowles joined Gratitude Railroad in January 2015 as managing partner. Prior to GRR, Thomas led corporate development and strategy for a leading outdoor e-commerce company, Backcountry, and a publicly traded software as a service company, Liveperson (NASDAQ:LPSN). He also spent five years in investing roles with SVB Capital, the venture capital arm of Silicon Valley Bank. Thomas graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in Economics. Raised in Seattle and a 10 year stint in San Francisco Bay Area, Thomas now lives in Park City Utah with his wife Jessie and their kids Dayna, Kira and Westin.

As co-founder and CEO, Michael Robinov sets the vision and strategy for Farm to People. Immersed in the natural food industry since a young age, his infectious obsession for food & technology has attracted an ambitious team who have successfully bootstrapped Farm to People and made the brand one of NYC's premier food delivery services. Michael's entrepreneurial spark was lit as a child running around in his father David's natural product stores and continued on olive and caper trips to the Mediterranean for his father's brands. In high school while working at the Union Square farmers market, Michael was moved by the people and stories behind the great food. After learning more about the industry and the role that large corporations play, Michael realized it was more important than ever for people to be informed about the origins of their food. Farm To People aims to help more folks in NYC access ethically grown food and to foster a community around sustainability! He was selected to Forbes 30U30, Class of 2021.