Sonia Shah

Sonia Shah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blōra Beauty, LLC, an innovative wellness startup established in September 2021 that focuses on creating topical skincare treatments using a nicotine-free tobacco crop derivative to address melanin-prone skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and hyperpigmentation. Additionally, Sonia serves as a Venture Fellow at Venture Cooperative and a Private Equity Intern at Stewardship Partners, LLC, both initiated in early 2023. Previous experience includes working as a Store Cashier at Whole Foods Market from March 2022 to August 2022. Education includes pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School from 2022 to 2026 and obtaining a High School Diploma from Cary Academy in 2022. Sonia has also participated in the Leangap program in 2020.