Erica Wertheim Zohar is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and journalist. She opened her first apparel business at the age of 23. As CEO, she grew the company’s brands to be sold in nearly 1,000 retail outlets and manufactured for some of the country’s largest retailers. Her passion for giving back started with her family and their lifetime of philanthropy. Erica serves as the Director of her family’s foundation, The Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation, which has given more than $100 million towards funding higher education, medical research, and community projects. Erica is currently an active investor and advisor to many start-up companies and a journalist serving as Contributing Editor to Town & Country Magazine and as a Contributor to Forbes. She also sits on several boards and is a long-standing member and former Chapter Chair of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).