Soraya Umewaka
Organization

MatchHat
CEO

Bio

Debuted on stage at the National Noh Theatre at age three. Studied comparative politics at Princeton University. Directed documentaries in Lebanon and Brazil, screened at international festivals. Worked at YouTube. Founded MatchHat, a global platform connecting creators in film, music, and gaming.

Business idea in short

A co-creation platform connecting creators – MatchHat.

Business idea summary

Finding the right collaborators is challenging for creators in film, music, and gaming. MatchHat is a global creator network that uses machine learning to match talent and support project success.

Why me

While making films, I struggled to find project collaborators like composers and costume designers. Drawing on my experience as a filmmaker and at YouTube, I founded MatchHat to help diverse creators showcase their talents and connect with the right collaborators.