Julie Chaiken

Activist, Connector, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Jewish, Parent, Philanthropist, Startup, World traveler

Opportunity is a platform for innovation and collaboration, and I’ve built my businesses on opportunity. I founded the clothing company Chaiken in 1994 after identifying a need in the marketplace, and grew the company globally through innovation. ThreadSuite, a next-generation business optimization tool, was similarly inspired, and developed through a partnership with technologists and entrepreneurs. I believe in the power of collective creativity and activism, and am a founding board member of The Weekend To Be Named Later. In addition, I serve proudly on the board of directors for the Center for Reproductive Rights.