

VEGPRENEUR is a media brand and global community for founders and investors building sustainable, vegan, plant-based, animal-free, cruelty-free, earth-friendly, and impact businesses in food/beverage, fashion, climate tech, beauty, wellness, and agtech.
The world is becoming plant-based.
And entrepreneurs are the ones leading the change.

Our Team
Noah Hyams
Founder
Noah Hyams is a serial entrepreneur who started VEGPRENEUR in late 2018 to support entrepreneurs and investors building sustainable, plant-based businesses.
He is passionate about entrepreneurship and sustainability. Through VEGPRENEUR, Noah has interviewed and brought together leading founders, investors, and thought-leaders in the plant-based space to build a global community of innovators.
Melania Edwards
Head of Innovation Programs
With over 15 years of experience in finance and venture capital, she has held key operational roles across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Previously, Melania was part of the Global Investment Team at 500 Global, a venture capital firm managing over $2.7 billion in assets, investing in high-growth technology startups.
David Schnurman
Advisor
David Schnurman background is both supporting and inspiring entrepreneurs to build their business and live their passion. He is the author of The Fast Forward Mindset that is geared towards helping entrepreneurs get out and stay out of their comfort zone. He is the past president of Entrepreneurs Organization’s NYC chapter with businesses representing close to $1 Billion in Revenue and 11,000 employees. And he is currently the CEO of Lawline, the largest provider of online continuing legal education in the United States.
Sydney Perkins
Marketing Manager
Sydney Perkins is a student at UCLA, earning her third degree in the Social Sciences. She is passionate about collaboration and creativity through strategic marketing and brand development. She focuses on bringing innovation and purpose to her work.
Sydney also serves as the Social Media Manager for Earth Pass, where she develops digital content to enhance brand presence.

