SEGAL NYC'S APPROACH
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Impact Investment
By providing financial support to women-led ventures, SEGAL NYC helps them scale and grow, fostering a more diverse and inclusive business environment. These investments are designed to generate both financial returns and positive social or environmental impact.
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Production
SEGAL NYC's background in theater production sets the stage for our work in other creative sectors. We support female-led projects by providing resources, guidance, and assistance in bringing their visions to life.
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Business Development
SEGAL NYC aids female-founded companies in their growth journey by offering valuable insights and strategies. We focus on enhancing the business model, identifying growth opportunities, and creating a sustainable path to success.
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Market Insights
Understanding market dynamics and consumer preferences is vital for any venture. SEGAL NYC offers in-depth analysis and data-driven insights, enabling female-led companies to make informed decisions and effectively position their products or services in the market.
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Networking & Connections
By leveraging our extensive network, SEGAL NYC connects female entrepreneurs and creatives with industry leaders, potential partners, and investors. These connections help facilitate opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and growth.
STAFF
Jenna Segal
FOUNDER, CEO, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Jenna Segal is an Emmy, Tony®, and Clio Award-winning producer and impact investor. Jenna is CEO of Segal NYC, which emphasizes female-led and targeted entertainment, sports, and beverage investments.
Credits include upcoming ETERNAL RETURNS with Village Roadshow Pictures, National Geographic’s THE FLAGMAKERS (Emmy), SPOTLIGHT ON PLAYS (Clio); RAMONA AT MIDLIFE; BLACK DYNAMITE; Broadway: Upcoming SUFFS at the Music Box Theater; GIGI; HADESTOWN (Tony); LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES; PASS OVER; POTUS; SIX; WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME; Off-Broadway: GLORIA: A LIFE; SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS; THE BEDWETTER; WHAT WE’RE UP AGAINST. She is a Founding Investor in Angel City Football Club and Yola Mezcal. Segal recently curated The 31 Women Collection, based on the United States' first documented women’s art exhibition in 1943.
As a trustee of the American Ballet Theatre, Segal was awarded the Melville Straus Leadership Award by Misty Copeland for her stewardship of the Women’s Movement. Segal is co-chair of The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, from which she is an alumnus, and graduated from Harvard’s Business Analytics Program.
Prior to founding Segal NYC, Jenna worked at CNN, CNBC, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, and Nicktoons in Production Management Development of Live and filmed events and series in Washington DC, Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico. Segal lives in New York City with her husband and three children.
Hannah Kimball
PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Hannah could not be happier to be back at SEGAL NYC. She previously worked with the company as a Marketing Intern in 2020-2021.
Formerly, Hannah was an Administrative Assistant for Mason Joseph Company, a commercial mortgage banking firm that has closed in excess of $2.5 billion in multifamily loans. Additional past credits include being an Assistant Stage Manager for Oklahoma City Ballet, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, and Casa Mañana; Producing Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Sessions; Marketing Director of OCU Out of the Box; and Administrative Staff Intern for the Oklahoma City Ballet.
She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Oklahoma City University where she obtained a BFA in Design & Production, Minor in Business Entrepreneurship, and Certificate in Nonprofit Arts Administration.
Jordyn Younger
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Jordyn is honored to join SEGAL NYC as Jenna Segal's Personal Assistant, blending her extensive background in arts administration with a profound passion for creativity.
With a Master of Music degree in Opera Performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Jordyn supported various Berklee initiatives as the executive assistant to the Director of the Opera Department and in working with Berklee's Alumni Affairs and Annual Giving Office. After completing her master's program, she went on to accept a position at Boston Lyric Opera, where she was able to refine her dedication to arts administration in her role as executive assistant to the General Director and CEO.
Jordyn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Oklahoma City University with Bachelor of Music degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Theatre. She is eager to contribute her diverse skillset to empowering women's voices in art and entrepreneurship at SEGAL NYC.
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Kaylila Pasha
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Kaylila Pasha is proud to join the SEGAL NYC team in collaboration with Kaylila Creative: Digital Marketing, where she serves as Owner & Creative Director.
Kaylila is a Summa cum laude graduate of Oklahoma City University, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In 2018, she founded Kaylila Creative: Digital Marketing, dedicated to helping other small business owners and impact-driven brands reach their full potential online. Upon graduating, she accepted a position as Marketing Manager at a thriving nonprofit before pursuing Kaylila Creative full time.
Over the past five years, Kaylila has had the pleasure of serving 50+ brands while growing her business, performing professionally as an actor, and traveling the world as a digital nomad!
Casey Friedman
2024 SUMMER PRODUCTION INTERN
Casey is thrilled to be joining Segal NYC as a Production Intern this summer. Casey is a rising senior at Columbia University double majoring in Film and Media Studies and Creative Writing.
When she is not working on her own filmed and written endeavors, she co-runs the Columbia Undergraduate Film Productions club and serves on the executive board of the King’s Crown Shakespeare Troupe. With past experiences in film festivals and film sales and acquisitions, she is eager to continue to pursue a career in developing and producing female-led entertainment.
SEGAL NYC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A Competitive, Hands-On Experience in the Entertainment Industry
For over a decade, Segal NYC has been offering competitive internship opportunities to students from across the world, providing them with invaluable work experience in the entertainment business field. This unique program focuses on delivering hands-on entrepreneurial experiences and is far from being a traditional "coffee and gab" internship.
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Interns at Segal NYC work directly with Jenna Segal, the company's CEO and founder, getting an up-close and personal look at the inner workings of the entertainment industry. Over the years, interns have been involved in a variety of projects, such as taking a show to Broadway, building a streaming platform from scratch, creating podcasts, and promoting new exhibitions to understand intellectual property generation.
The Segal NYC internship program has a proven track record of success, with many of its past participants going on to pursue impressive careers. Some alumni have worked at Saturday Night Live, produced films, practiced law in the women's rights field, and even joined Segal NYC as full-time employees.
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This internship offers students an unparalleled opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals, develop practical skills, and gain a deep understanding of the entertainment business. Segal NYC's commitment to providing a challenging and rewarding experience helps prepare the next generation of creative leaders and innovators in the field.