About
Sophie Secaf previously worked as a political researcher in São Paulo and led YONE, a branding company in New York. She co-founded YAGA festival, which focuses on international cultural exchange and queer perspectives, and has expertise in socio-cultural research and consumer insights.
Founder at Z1YC W21
Intro paths
Sophie went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Aaron Epstein, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Z1's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Sophie can intro founders to Z1's investors below.
Z1's investors · 7
Co-founders at Z1
Experience
- Z1Co-Founder & CMO2020 — 2025
- FreelanceStrategist and Creative Consultant2019 — 2025
- YONEHead Of Strategy2016 — 2019New York
- Box 1824 Planejamento e Marketing.Strategist and Creative Consultant2013 — 2016
Skills & more
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ConsultingLanguages English · Portuguese · Spanish
From Sophie's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sophie Secaf?
- Sophie Secaf previously worked as a political researcher in São Paulo and led YONE, a branding company in New York. She co-founded YAGA festival, which focuses on international cultural exchange and queer perspectives, and has expertise in socio-cultural research and consumer insights.
- Where does Sophie Secaf work?
- Sophie Secaf is Founder of Z1.
- What companies did Sophie Secaf found?
- Sophie Secaf founded Z1.
- Where did Sophie Secaf go to school?
- Sophie Secaf studied at The University of Edinburgh (Politics and Sociology MA, Politics and Sociology).
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