Amber Atherton facts for kids

Amber Atherton (born 9 February 1991) is a British entrepreneur. An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business. She is known for creating a jewellery company and for appearing on television shows.

About Amber Atherton

Amber Atherton is a successful young woman who has built her own businesses and appeared on TV. She was born in Hong Kong in 1991.

Early Life

Amber grew up in Hong Kong. She later moved to England to attend a boarding school. This is a school where students live during the term.

Starting a Business

In 2009, when she was just 18, Amber started her first business called My Flash Trash. This was an e-commerce business, which means she sold jewellery online. Her company became very popular. In 2016, she sold My Flash Trash to another company called Nefertiti Group Ltd.

On Television

Amber has also been on TV. She was a cast member on the reality show Made in Chelsea on Channel 4. This show follows the lives of young people in London. She also appeared on the BBC show Pocket Money Pitch as a "Business Buddy." On this show, she helped young people with their business ideas. She also helped judge the Ryman National Enterprise Challenge.

Business Achievements

Amber has received recognition for her work in business. In 2011, British Vogue magazine named her the "5th-Most Powerful Person in Digital Fashion." This shows her influence in the online fashion world. In 2016, she was also featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Europe. This list highlights 30 successful people under 30 years old in different industries.

Joining Discord

In 2021, Amber joined the company Discord. She became an employee after Discord bought her company, Zyper. Zyper was a startup that focused on community marketing. This type of deal is sometimes called an "acqui-hire." It means a company buys another company mainly to hire its talented team.