Shazi Visram

Shazi Visram is an American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, best known as the founder, CEO, and Chief Mom of Happy Family Brands.

[8][9] After a brief round of investment from family and friends—the first person to write a check to the company was Visram's mother, Zarin—Visram raised $23 million from 186 individual investors from 2004 to 2012, including Honest Tea CEO Seth Goldman, chef Tom Colicchio, and actress Demi Moore.

[16] 2016 also saw the publication of Visram’s second book, “The Happy Family Organic Superfoods Cookbook for Baby & Toddler” with Cricket Azima.

[21] In December 2017, Visram transitioned from her position as CEO of Happy Family, while maintaining her role as chief visionary and "Chairmom" of the board.

"[24] Visram is a mentor for startups and an impact venture investor, with investments including EpiBone, Ovia Health (a Femtech company, co-founded by Paris Wallace, Alex Baron and Gina Nebesar), Recycle Track Systems, Simple Mills, and Bulletproof.

In 2009, she and her family’s story was featured in American Express’s “Shine a Light” broadcast campaign, which aired during the Super Bowl and Golden Globes.