Adro COO Sara Schmitt Selected for Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Makers
New York, NY
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October 08, 2024 09:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Adro, a New York-based technology company dedicated to providing access to checking, savings, and credit for international students and workers moving to the US, is thrilled to announce that its Chief Operating Officer and co-founder, Sara Schmitt, has been selected to join the prestigious Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Makers Fall 2024 cohort.
The Milestone Makers program supports selected founders who are building companies aligned with the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals. Over a 12-week period, participants receive individualized mentorship and resources to help them achieve key business milestones. The program culminates in a graduation ceremony held at Times Square in New York City, where participants will be featured on the Nasdaq building.
“It’s such an honor to have this opportunity to learn and work alongside other early and mid-stage founders that are focused on scaling their companies. The Nasdaq network has incredible reach, and the depth of their experience is invaluable in guiding founders to become better leaders,” said Sara Schmitt.
Sara Schmitt brings a wealth of experience to Adro. Born and raised in Buffalo, she spent nearly a decade working at Epic before earning her MBA from Cornell University. She later worked at Amazon before leaving to co-found Adro with Amarildo Gjondrekaj and Kevin DeArmond. In addition to her role at Adro, Sara currently teaches at several universities in the New York area.
Adro recently announced the launch of its no-fee checking, savings, and credit card products for internationals moving to the US, furthering its mission to provide financial access and support to those transitioning to life in America.
About Adro
Adro is a technology company helping internationals unblock access to financial services so they can live like a local. Based in New York, Adro has raised a $1.5M pre-seed and is backed by investors who deeply believe in equal access and opportunity for newcomers arriving in the US.
Adro was selected to join the 2024 Hudson Valley Venture Hub Accelerator at SUNY New Paltz. Adro is a graduate of Westchester County’s Element 46 Tech Accelerator and a proud member of NAFSA. To learn more, visit www.joinadro.com.
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