Fred Scarf
| Fred Scarf | |
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| Born | April 5, 1990 Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | UC Berkeley, Cornell University |
| 💼 Occupation | Founder & CEO of Schedule Swapper, Earigami, and Stop Guessing |
| 🏅 Awards | Diller Teen Award, CNN Hero |
Frederick Aaron Scarf (born April 5, 1990) is an American entrepreneur. He is best known for founding the No Worries Now Foundation. The No Worries Now prom is an annual event for teenagers with life-threatening illnesses.[1]
Life and education
Birth and legacy
Scarf and his twin sister were born on April 5, 1990, in Tarzana, California.[2] He was named after his grandfather, Frederick L. Scarf, a renowned space scientist who had a worldwide impact. [1] In Fred L. Scarf’s memory, the American Geophysical Union created the Fred L. Scarf Award. [2] Fred is also related to Herbert Scarf, who was an American mathematical economist and Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University.
High School and College
In 2008, Scarf graduated as salutatorian from Birmingham High School. [3] That same year, he was accepted and enrolled at UC Berkeley.[4]
In 2009, he transferred to Cornell University.[3] During breaks, Scarf would perform stand-up comedy in Los Angeles and eventually performed stand-up shows on campus.[4] He withdrew from the university in 2011 to focus on his charitable work, pursue stand-up comedy, and learn more about startups.[5] One year later, in 2012, Scarf re-enrolled at UC Berkeley, where he studied Interdisciplinary Studies, specializing in Politics and Technology.[5] Scarf graduated from Berkeley in 2014.
Career
Charity
In 2005, at just 15 years old, Scarf founded the Shiri Foundation, (renamed in 2009 as No Worries Now), a non-profit that organizes proms for teens with serious illnesses. Scarf ran the non-profit with Marta Belcher, No Worries Now's executive director. [6]
While a freshman at Berkeley, Scarf won the Diller Award. [7] He donated the $36,000 prize to No Worries Now. [8]
In 2010, Scarf was honored as a CNN Hero.[9] He was selected from over 10,000 nominations submitted by viewers in 100 countries. [10]
Entrepreneurship
In 2012, Scarf founded momenTOGO, a free mobile video-sharing application. [11] The Daily Clog, a blog of the Daily Cal, selected momenTOGO as App of the Week. [12]
One year later, in 2013, he founded Schedule Swapper, a free mobile schedule-sharing application. Scarf currently serves as CEO of Schedule Swapper.[6]
In 2016, Fred developed the app Earigami, which allowed users to send messages with earimoji.[7]
Stop Guessing
In 2021, Fred began developing Stop Guessing, a skincare application that utilizes machine learning to identify the best ingredients. The concept is to use artificial intelligence, similar to smartphone technology. His modeling jobs required him to mathematically analyze his skincare routine. Global modeling experiences provided him the chance to meet formulators worldwide. Scarf used his technological background to develop the application.
Rated 4.5 stars on app stores, Stop Guessing is widely available on app stores.
Art
Dance
Fred trained at renowned dance studios after graduating. Scarf moved to San Francisco and began performing at clubs.[8]
Modeling in Vogue
Following his graduation, he relocated to LA to join Silicon Beach. It was there that he pursued modeling and began training at world-renowned dance studios.
Fred has modeled for various publications, including *The Style Researcher Magazine*[9] and *Twisted Male Mag*[10].
While developing apps in Los Angeles, Fred was discovered as a model and featured in Vogue.
Phone Sex Operator
During the Pandemic, Fred worked part-time as a phone sex operator.
Music
Beyond his phone sex work, Fred also cultivated his musical talents during the pandemic. In an interview with *The Advocate*, he shared his musical aspirations, stating he wished to express stories through music.
He has released five singles, with popular tracks including "You're My Baby" and "Manwhore." His latest single is "Love on the Range."[11]
References
- ↑ "Free prom provides respite for teens with life-threatening illnesses". CNN. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ↑ "Tarzana, Los Angeles", Wikipedia, 2021-11-03, retrieved 2021-11-05
- ↑ "Cornell University", Wikipedia, 2021-11-05, retrieved 2021-11-05
- ↑ "Fred Scarf", Wikipedia, 2021-11-07, retrieved 2021-11-07
- ↑ "Politics and technology", Wikipedia, 2021-10-26, retrieved 2021-11-05
- ↑ 2014 Interview with Fred Scarf, Founder & CEO: "Schedule Swapper", retrieved 2021-11-05
- ↑ Bay Sunday – Fred Scarf, CEO, Earigami (01/10/16), retrieved 2021-11-05
- ↑ "Fred Scarf's Triple-Threat: Modeling, Music, Skin Care". www.advocate.com. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
- ↑ "You searched for Fred Scarf". The Style Researcher Magazine. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Fred Scarf – Top Model Interview | Twisted Male Mag" (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Fred Scarf". Fred Scarf. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
External links
- http://articles.latimes.com/1988-07-20/news/mn-5831_1_soviet-space
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm0qX47U4Fw
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140607004439/http://honors.agu.org/nomination/fred-l-scarf-award/
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/25/fred-scarf-cnn-hero-plans_n_625755.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140607001952/http://www.dillerteenawards.org/award-recipients/past-recipients
- http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/38454/with-youth-like-fred-scarf-fairytales-can-come-true/
- http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/09/22/cnnheroes.top10/
- http://www.dailycal.org/2013/06/12/momentogo/
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