Announcing our "Sharks" for our Entrepreneurship Quest Exhibition
We are thrilled to announce our “Sharks” for our High School Entrepreneurship Exhibition on Thursday, Decmeber 29, from 6-7:15pm at school.
These experienced entrepreneurs will spend quality time giving feedback to each of our high school pitches to understand their proposed businesses, provide valuable feedback to our Exhibition audience, and ultimately help our audience choose the top prizes for investment.
Mimi Tin
Atlanta-based designer Mimi Tin, has been inventing and creating since the first day she picked up a pencil and a pair of scissors. Born in Burma during the rule of a military dictator, Mimi immigrated to the U.S. with her family in search of freedom, and found the freedom to use her imagination. As a young child, manufactured toys were not a luxury as she began her new life, so Mimi relied on her imagination and natural curiosity to discover her new environment. She began to transform ordinary paper towel rolls into doll furniture, colorful pieces of paper into one-of-a-kind dresses, and cardboard boxes into buildings and cities.
Mimi began her career as a multi-faceted graphic designer, and she has worked in all areas from Brand Identity creation to implementation. Her client roster is impressive and has included work with The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines, Samsung Electronics, Sydney Olympic Games, Salt Lake City Olympic Games, Athens Olympic Games, Torino Olympic Games, Sony Corporation, Chick-fil-A, Johnson & Johnson, SPANX by Sara Blakely, and more. Mimi’s first company was Sushi Style, a whimsical, modern Collection of Furniture and Home Accessories designed to bring "Humor, Joy & Laughter" into everyday life. Mimi’s designs have been featured in Seventeen Magazine’s “Top 10 Back to School Products”, and reviewed in the TODAY Show, Architectural Digest, Jezebel Magazine, Times Free Press, 944 Magazine, Good Day Atlanta, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and the The New York Times. Mimi volunteers with The City of Refuge, a faith based women and children’s shelter in Atlanta, and serves on the Board of Directors for Atlanta based non-profit, Children Helping Children (CHC).
Yvette Cook Darby
Yvette—a board member of The Forest School—is a seasoned executive, business strategist, coach and consultant with more than 25 years of leadership experience. She has successfully enhanced the culture of organizations to become more competitive, responsive and innovative. She is most proud of her work with non-profits, specifically those focused on education, to improve the conditions and opportunities for those living in underserved communities.
Yvette began her professional career in broadcast media sales, has owned a marketing consulting firm, and is a certified Personal and Executive Coach. Her past positions include: President & CEO of Ushers New Look, Chief Marketing Officer of United Way of Atlanta, and Chief Strategy Officer of Georgia Public Broadcasting. Yvette is currently coaching, consulting, and serving as Chief Operating Officer of Inspire, Inc.
She earned a master’s degree in mass communications and a bachelor’s degree in public affairs and political science from the University of Denver. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for SHRM Atlanta, Caring for Others, and the University of Denver, School of Arts and Sciences Alumni.