Ronnie Shugar

Ronnie Shugar

Sarasota, Florida, United States
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Downtown Sarasota
University of East London School of Law and Social Sciences

About

Ronnie is a creative entrepreneur, brand disrupter, holder of 5 packaging patents and…

Experience

  • Downtown Sarasota Graphic

    Downtown Sarasota

    Sarasota, Florida, United States

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    Sarasota, Florida, United States

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    Sarasota, Florida, United States

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Co-Founder

    Raw Sugar Initiative

    - 4 years 8 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    We believe in something bigger than ourselves and that all persons have the right to clean, healthy living at an affordable price. With this in mind, the Raw Sugar Initiative was born. For every product purchased, we donate a fresh bar of soap to a person in need. In 2017, Raw Sugar donated 1.5 million bars of soap to the Direct Relief organization, with a goal of 2.5 million bars for 2018. We participate in local events (i.e., Day of Celebration) that support homeless shelters. Everybody has…

    We believe in something bigger than ourselves and that all persons have the right to clean, healthy living at an affordable price. With this in mind, the Raw Sugar Initiative was born. For every product purchased, we donate a fresh bar of soap to a person in need. In 2017, Raw Sugar donated 1.5 million bars of soap to the Direct Relief organization, with a goal of 2.5 million bars for 2018. We participate in local events (i.e., Day of Celebration) that support homeless shelters. Everybody has the right to life’s basic necessities, and our philanthropic program plays a small hand in that.

Patents

  • Lip Balm Container

    Issued United States D828,960 S

  • Design Patent - Bottle Top with Clip

    Issued United States D769,078 S

  • Design Patent - Canister Lid with Clip

    Issued United States D759,480 S

  • Design Patent - Contact Lens Case

    Issued United States D755,517 S

Honors & Awards

  • 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Los Angeles

    Los Angeles Business Journal

    Raw Sugar Living ranked as #15 among the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Los Angeles of 2019!

  • 50 Fastest Growing Private companies in San Fernando Valley

    San Fernando Valley Business Journal

    Raw Sugar Living ranked as #7 among the 50 Fastest Growing Private companies in San Fernando Valley!
    https://sfvbj.com/news/2019/nov/11/fastest-growing-private-companies-2019/?page=2

  • CEW Indie 65 Beauty's Independent Companies

    Cosmetic Executive Women

    Recognized in the CEW Indie65 Report, the first-ever comprehensive listing of the 65 most interesting indie beauty firms.
    https://www.cew.org/beauty_news/cews-unveils-first-ever-indie-beauty-report/

  • Inc. 5000

    Inc. Magazine

    Ranked No. 1493 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raw-sugar-living-named-to-inc-magazines-annual-list-of-americas-fastest-growing-private-companiesthe-inc-5000-300902092.html

  • Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 -- Semifinalist

    Ernst & Young

    Recognized as a semifinalist in the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Greater Los Angeles Awards program.
    https://prn.to/2WT71oo

  • "Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America"

    Entrepreneur Magazine

    Raw Sugar Living is named one of the "Best Entrepreneurial Companies In America" by Entrepreneur Magazine's 2018 Entrepreneur360 List.

    Official news announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raw-sugar-living-named-one-of-the-best-entrepreneurial-companies-in-america-by-entrepreneur-magazines-2018-entrepreneur360-list-300771987.html

  • Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Semifinalist

    Ernst & Young

    Recognized as a semifinalist in the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Greater Los Angeles Awards program.
    Stay tuned and follow us along on our journey to the awards. http://http://bit.ly/1WoNGFf.

  • Heath & Beauty Care Innovation Award

    Store Brands Magazine

    Developed a children's toothbrush for Walgreens

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Hebrew

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