Rebecca Styn

Founder & CEO, Blind Tiger

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Rebecca Styn is the Founder and CEO of Blind Tiger, Inc., a premium line of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink cocktails inspired by the Prohibition era. A hospitality entrepreneur, Rebecca previously founded and operated Room 33 Speakeasy in Erie, Pennsylvania, successfully leading the business through the COVID-19 pandemic before launching Blind Tiger in response to both the challenges of the pandemic and the growing consumer demand for elevated alcohol-free beverage options.

In the last five years, Blind Tiger has expanded nationally to nearly 3,000 retail locations and secured partnerships with leading hospitality brands including Royal Caribbean Group, Virgin Voyages, and Disney Cruise Line. The brand has been featured live on QVC, in Forbes, The Washington Post, and NewsNation, and was named one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Blind Tiger has earned more than 60 top-tier beverage awards, including multiple Platinum honors and Best-in-Class finalist distinctions in competitions across the U.S. and internationally.

Rebecca holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and previously wrote for publications including the Erie Reader and Chilled Magazine. She also delivered a TEDx talk exploring the dark side of charisma in leadership. Through Blind Tiger, Rebecca is passionate about building more inclusive hospitality experiences that allow consumers to celebrate with or without alcohol.