Abby Sugar
About Abby Sugar
Abby Sugar is an accomplished ambassador and mentor with a background in English and Creative Writing from prestigious institutions. She has held leadership roles in various companies, including Founder/CEO of Play Out Apparel and currently serves as COO at Atmosphere Brewery.
Current Role at The Fourth Effect
Abby Sugar serves as an Ambassador at The Fourth Effect since 2023. In this role, she engages with various stakeholders to promote the organization's mission and initiatives. Her responsibilities include representing the organization at events and fostering connections within the industry.
Professional Experience at Founder Institute
Since 2021, Abby Sugar has been a Mentor and Advisor at Founder Institute. In this capacity, she provides guidance to startups and entrepreneurs, leveraging her extensive experience in business development and creative strategy. Her involvement supports the growth of emerging companies within the Founder Institute's network.
Background in Entrepreneurship and Apparel Industry
Abby Sugar founded and served as CEO of Play Out Apparel from 2018 to 2024 in New York, NY. Under her leadership, Play Out was recognized as a Select Portfolio Company by the Founder Institute, ranking in the top 2% of their portfolio. The company was also listed among the 50 Fastest Growing Companies by the Founder Institute in 2021.
Educational Background in English and Creative Writing
Abby Sugar studied English and Creative Writing at Barnard College, where she earned her BA. She furthered her education at the University of Oxford, completing an International year-abroad program. Her academic background has informed her writing and professional endeavors.
Recognition and Publications
Abby Sugar has gained recognition in various publications, including Forbes and the New York Times. She has discussed topics such as gender-equal clothing and the fractional employee business model. Additionally, she won the NBIC Unity Week pitch competition in 2020 and received a $10,000 grant from Alibaba.com, selected from over 12,000 applicants.