Allie Constantinou, Cheese and Crackers
“Attending the FoundHER panels as a member of the student board has been so informative and encouraging to me as a young entrepreneur. I felt connected to the entrepreneurs on the stage, and knew I could learn so much from them. I look forward to hearing from them in a more dedicated way and especially am excited about the mentorship that will help me grow my business. I think this will help me look before I leap any further.”
Allie Constantinou, Class of 2028
“My business had an unconventional start. In fact, I didn’t know I even had a business at first. A family friend asked me to create a grazing table for a 75-guest Galentines’ Day party. I said “yes,” thinking it would be fun, but having absolutely no clue how long it would take to assemble. As I was putting the finishing touches on the board, the guests had already arrived. While I thought it was not an auspicious start, it was actually a blessing in disguise. I got my next order while I was cleaning up and decided to formally create a business from the opportunity.”
How Did You Come Up With The Idea For Your Business?
“My parents have always told my siblings and me that we can do anything. With that in mind, I have always tried to be self-confident — someone who aims to have an “anything’s achievable” mindset. I love to be creative too, and I wanted to combine the things that interest me.”
