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December 30, 2014

Neima Khaila, CEO of Pink Dolphin, Speaks at Foothill DECA

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Pleasanton, CA—On Monday, November 17th, Foothill DECA had the privilege of hosting Neima Khaila, CEO and co-founder of the popular clothing brand, Pink Dolphin Clothing. Pink Dolphin is an urban streetwear brand founded in 2008 that aims to introduce a new color into urban wear: pink.
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Neima is a Foothill High alumnus who was previously a member of DECA. He visited during Foothill DECA’s continuation of Global Entrepreneurship Week—the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators that launch startups to bring ideas to life, drive economic growth, and expand human welfare—to speak about his journey towards entrepreneurial success, as well as his inspiration for the clothing line. He also spoke about the necessary characteristics of an entrepreneur, which include grittiness and the willingness to learn from mistakes. Foothill High students asked questions about the growth of Pink Dolphin and what it took for Neima to turn his concept into an international brand.
 
neimaTo learn more about this story, please contact:
Ardin Lo, Vice President of Public Relations and Communications
Foothill DECA
foothilldeca@gmail.com
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About California DECA
California DECA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Career and Technical Student Organization, endorsed by the California Department of Education. With over 4,500 members in 59 schools throughout California, California DECA works to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in four fields of business: marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. For more information about California DECA, visit www.californiadeca.org.

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Contact Information
To learn more about this story, please contact:
California DECA
info@californiadeca.org
1-888-605-DECA