Emilie Abrams
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The Yield Lab
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Principal
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Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
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Dalberg
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
Deputy Lead of the Agriculture and Food Security practice; Conducted feasibility analysis for The Nature Conservancy on a financing facility to catalyze regenerative agriculture transitions across 6 different foodscapes globally; Developed strategy for W.K. Kellogg Foundation to expand its investment footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean; Assessed investment opportunities for the Rabo Foundation (Rabobank) to improve financial and digital inclusion amongst smallholder famers in Peru; Supported the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation team on a refreshed digital financial services strategy for financial inclusion on the African Continent. Show less
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AgTech Mx
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Mexico
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Farming
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Founder
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
We are a group of entrepreneurs, nonprofits, researchers and investors creating collaborative spaces for the creation and transfer of technologies in Mexico's ag sector. Our goal is to encourage sustainable development in this sector by strengthening Mexico´s agtech ecosystem with an inclusive and global vision that will position the country as a world-class player. We are a group of entrepreneurs, nonprofits, researchers and investors creating collaborative spaces for the creation and transfer of technologies in Mexico's ag sector. Our goal is to encourage sustainable development in this sector by strengthening Mexico´s agtech ecosystem with an inclusive and global vision that will position the country as a world-class player.
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Endeavor México
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Mexico
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food & AgTech Verticals Lead
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
Oversaw search and selection of new entrepreneurs and offered growth services for existing portfolio of entrepreneurs in Mexico's Food and AgTech sector. Oversaw search and selection of new entrepreneurs and offered growth services for existing portfolio of entrepreneurs in Mexico's Food and AgTech sector.
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Yolcan
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Mexico
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Director Of Marketing And Business Development
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Marketing and PR - Created and launched event series, featuring guest chefs including Enrique Olvera, Eduardo Garcia, Joaquin Cardoso and more. - Created content leading to 10x increase in followers and engagement on Facebook and Instagram. - Managed the design and launch of a new website and ecommerce platform. - Branding: developed a recognizable aesthetic and style of communication. - Developed media relations with major international and Mexican media, resulting in articles in the Wall St. Journal, Good Magazine and more. CSA and Restaurant account management - Managed POS and targeted digital promotion to increase brand awareness and CSA sales. - Developed preferred supplier relationships with top Mexico City restaurants including chefs and staff. - Ran "produce education" workshops for both front and back of house teams at restaurants including Lalo, Maximo Bistrot, Contramar, Rosetta, Lardo, Cicatriz Café, Café Milou, and Pujol. Show less
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Red Rabbit, LLC
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
Manage deliveries of 20,000 healthy, made-from-scratch meals to 150+ schools throughout NYC.Manage communication between internal teams (customer service, kitchen, delivery) and coordinate incident resolution in real time. Developed and implement training program and key performance indicators for new drivers. Review and optimize processes for efficient logistics in delivery and kitchen operations. Initiated and manage weekly donations of all leftover food.
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Operations Associate
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May 2016 - Dec 2016
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Hot Bread Kitchen
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Market Supervisor
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
In charge of bread sales at Fort Greene Saturday GrowNYC market. Set up and close market stall, handling all bread products in accordance with food safety codes. Serve 100+ customers over the six-hour market day. Track inventory and sales of $2,000+. Successfully employ a variety of marketing techniques to drive sales. In charge of bread sales at Fort Greene Saturday GrowNYC market. Set up and close market stall, handling all bread products in accordance with food safety codes. Serve 100+ customers over the six-hour market day. Track inventory and sales of $2,000+. Successfully employ a variety of marketing techniques to drive sales.
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AmeriCorps VISTA
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Fundraising and Communications Associate at Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
Wrote and managed production of Annual Report. Member of Monitor Deloitte strategic planning project team. Researched prospective funders and wrote grant applications to secure ~$4M in revenue from public and private sources. Executed an Annual Campaign which grew by 25% over last year's fundraising. Developed communications strategy, managed social media pages, press releases, and grew social network engagement by 60-80%. Assisted Executive Director with logistics, scheduling, and meeting preparation. Show less
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Blue Apron
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Experience Associate
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May 2014 - Oct 2014
Member of a small team answering all phone and email inquiries from customers of 500k+ meals/month. Collect and analyze subscriber data on customer satisfaction. Help implement NPS. Design strategy for improving quality of data collection and analysis for clearer insights instrumental to the company’s strategic success. Member of a small team answering all phone and email inquiries from customers of 500k+ meals/month. Collect and analyze subscriber data on customer satisfaction. Help implement NPS. Design strategy for improving quality of data collection and analysis for clearer insights instrumental to the company’s strategic success.
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Urban Nutrition Initiative
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Intern
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Jan 2011 - May 2014
Having supervised a high school cooking crew for a program addressing issues of poor nutrition and physical fitness through grassroots action in West Philadelphia, I have now been promoted to assist with managing all youth programs, social media presence and webpage, keeping track of online data systems, planning community events. Having supervised a high school cooking crew for a program addressing issues of poor nutrition and physical fitness through grassroots action in West Philadelphia, I have now been promoted to assist with managing all youth programs, social media presence and webpage, keeping track of online data systems, planning community events.
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Endeavor
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Member of 7-person team conducting project identifying international best practices in entrepreneurship policy. Personally conducted 50 phone interviews with policy makers and entrepreneurs in Europe. Analyzed and packaged the data for report and newsletters. Member of 7-person team conducting project identifying international best practices in entrepreneurship policy. Personally conducted 50 phone interviews with policy makers and entrepreneurs in Europe. Analyzed and packaged the data for report and newsletters.
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Center for American Progress
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United States
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Think Tanks
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Managed daily social media and website content for anti-poverty program. Launched Presidential Debate advocacy campaign, conducted research, and organized panel discussions. Managed daily social media and website content for anti-poverty program. Launched Presidential Debate advocacy campaign, conducted research, and organized panel discussions.
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Women's WorldWide Web
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
Researcher for platform empowering women through microfinance, education & mentoring. Researcher for platform empowering women through microfinance, education & mentoring.
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Cartier
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing and Merchandising Intern
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Jan 2010 - Mar 2010
Responsible for UK after-sales administration and accessories supply-chain management. Responsible for UK after-sales administration and accessories supply-chain management.
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Education
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INSEAD
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) magna cum laude, Political Science (Minor in South Asia Studies) -
St Paul's Girls' School