Series 2: Shark Tank
Ep. 148 - Rosy Khalife - Surprise Ride
Rosy Khalife is an entrepreneur, inventor, and advisor to companies in the consumer space.
She is a founder of Surprise Ride, a company whose mission is to give kids a break from technology through hands-on activity kits. The company was acquired by Fat Brain Toys.
Rosy and her sister Donna founded the company from memories of their own childhood. The sisters have appeared and won on ABC's hit show Shark Tank, invented 100+ products, sold millions, and authored over a dozen children???s books.
Rosy's childhood and upbringing have shaped her passionate approach to life and business. Her family escaped war in Lebanon and ended up in Canada as war refugees. Her mom won the Green Card Lottery and that???s how they ended up in the United States. She is passionate about helping immigrant kids.
"My sister Donna and I waited outside the first set of doors, we held hands, and said a prayer. As soon as we finished our prayer a man came up to us and started counting down and was mouthing the countdown and it became real very quick."
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