Hint: She didn't take any money from outside investors!

 Answer: $25,000 from her savings!

Questions: 

• What can we learn from the business success of Rachel Drori?
• How did Rachel's commitment to her idea lead to the growth and profit of the company Daily Harvest?
• What does Rachel's story teach us about the importance of saving, especially when trying to achieve financial or professional goals?

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Behind the numbers (Forbes):

• Rachel Drori started the frozen food delivery service Daily Harvest in 2015, funding it with $25,000 from her savings.
• She started making smoothies on weekends in a commercial kitchen leased in Queens, paying her teenage nephews $20 a night to deliver them in Manhattan.
• She pledged that she wouldn't quit her day job until orders from strangers outweighed friend's and family's purchases fivefold. It took two months.
• In November 2021, Daily Harvest raised $100 million from private investors at a $1.1 billion valuation; Drori owns an estimated 35% stake.
• Celebrity investors include Gwyneth Paltrow, Serena Williams, snowboarder Shaun White and chef Bobby Flay.

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Mason Butts

After graduating from UCLA with a Master's in Education, Mason spent 5 years as a science educator in a South Los Angeles public high school. He is committed to supporting the holistic growth of all students and empowering them to live a life of relational, academic, and financial success. Now settled in the Bay Area, Mason enjoys facilitating professional developments and partnering with educators as they prepare students for a bright financial future. When Mason is not building curriculum or planning a training, he can be found cycling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.