Darien Neighbors, Global Players series 2021 DCA

‘Darien Neighbors, Global Players’ Speaker Series Returns to DCA, Starting April 28

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Darien Community Association’s “Darien Neighbors, Global Players” speaker series returns for a fourth year on April 28 with three online events, in partnership with DAF Media. — an announcement from the Darien Community Association
Jad Finck

On Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m., Jad Finck, vice president of innovation and sustainability for Allbirds, will discuss “innovating Better Things in a Better Way” with Nate Checketts, co-founder and CEO of Rhone Apparel Inc.

Allbirds is well-known for its ultra-comfy merino wool runners. As one of their first employees, Jad Finck leads the development of the company’s major footwear and apparel innovations, including its eucalyptus fiber tree fabric and SweetFoam, a Time magaine Best Invention of the Year. A graduate of Darien High School, Stanford University and the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, Jad is excited to “return home.”

Tickets for this event, or for the series, must be purchased by 3 p.m., April 28. Chase Carey and Mark Waller

On Thursday, May 13, at 7 p.m., Chase Carey, chairman of Formula 1, and Mark Waller, chief commercial officer of McLaren Racing, will talk with ESPN broadcaster Jay Alter.