Zachary Sarf
Zachary Sarf | |
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| Born | May 8, 1998 |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | USA |
| Occupation | Social Entrepreneur |
| Organization | Create Every Opportunity |
| Website | zacharysarf |
Zachary Sarf (born May 8, 1998), also known as Zack, is a social entrepreneur best known for his companies: FlipFlop, an online travel marketplace, and Create Every Opportunity (CEO), an organization that provides programs on financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Zack has been featured among the top 10 entrepreneurs to watch in 2021. He was also named one of LA Wire's 30 Under 30.[1]
Early life and education
Zack grew up in Roslyn, New York. He went to Herricks High School, where he was involved in activities like tennis and playing the trumpet. Zack was also a member of DECA and won numerous awards for business innovation competitions. Thereafter, he went to Michigan State University to pursue his bachelor's degree. He also served as a member of the AEPi fraternity.
Career
Zack began his career interning with AggData, Vesey Street Capital Partners, and Make a Wish. He built his first business, FlipFlop, when he was still a sophomore at Michigan State University. It is an online travel marketplace where users can buy and sell existing hotel reservations.[2]
After his first venture proved successful, Zack decided to do more in the field of social entrepreneurship. He chose education as his subject, realizing that the education system did not provide any programs related to business and personal finances, which are of utmost relevance today.
Zack then launched his second venture, Create Every Opportunity (CEO), a platform that provides programs on financial literacy and entrepreneurship in schools. He has worked with over 50 industry experts so far and has positively impacted the lives of students, teachers, and schools. Since his company's inception, five different states have passed bills making it mandatory to teach financial literacy education in high schools.
Zack has been featured in Business Insider,[3] The New York Times, Forbes, Yahoo!,[4][5] NBC, Los Angeles Wire, CBSO, and The American Reporter,[6] to name a few. He is also involved in numerous other ventures relating to the hospitality and crypto world.[7]
Awards
Zack was featured among the top 10 entrepreneurs to watch in 2021 by Business Insider.[8] He was also named one of LA Wire's 30 Under 30. In addition, his company, FlipFlop, was selected as an Alpha Start Up at Web Summit 2018.
Personal life
Zack enjoys golfing in his spare time. He also enjoys participating in horse racing. He is involved with LSU Stables, which owns horses like Diamond Hands and Kuchar. Zack likes spending time with his friends and family and exploring other business ventures.
References
- ↑ Inc, AB Digital. "Zachary Sarf Looks to Provide Important Real-Life Tools Through Create Every Opportunity". Benzinga. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Zachary Sarf Looks to Provide Important Real-Life Tools Through Create Every Opportunity | Salt Lake City News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KUTV". markets.financialcontent.com. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Create Every Opportunity Makes Financial Literacy Accessible to Anyone From High School Students to Budding Business Owners". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Top 10 Entrepreneurs of 2021". in.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Create Every Opportunity Unlocks Entrepreneurship Skills in High School Students". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Create Every Opportunity: Securing a Brighter Financial Future for Americans". The American Reporter. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Create Every Opportunity Unlocks Entrepreneurship Skills in High School Students". www.accesswire.com. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Watch Out For in 2021". US Insider. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2022.