Sarah Schlafly

Sarah Schlafly is the founder and CEO of Mighty Cricket, a company focused on sustainable protein solutions and addressing challenges in food systems and food equity. Prior to founding Mighty Cricket, Schlafly worked in the food industry as a chef, culinary instructor, and marketer. Her interest in alternative protein sources was driven by a personal search for options that balanced nutrition and sustainability. After learning about insect-based protein, she developed a method for incorporating cricket powder into foods, making it accessible to a broader audience.

With experience in accounting, entrepreneurship, and corporate marketing, Schlafly launched Mighty Cricket to transform everyday foods into sources of sustainable, high-quality protein. The company offers products such as oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, and protein powder, all featuring finely ground cricket protein. Schlafly has highlighted the nutritional benefits of cricket protein, including vitamin B12, Omega-3s, and iron, and has worked to introduce the concept of edible insects to a wide consumer base.

Schlafly's efforts have received recognition, including an award from Wharton School of Business for her social enterprise work. Mighty Cricket was also awarded a USDA Small Business Innovation Research grant to support research and development in converting pre-consumer waste into cricket feed for small-scale farming. Schlafly has been featured in Inc. Magazine and has appeared on TV cooking segments on Fox. She also participated in the Amazon game show "Buy It Now," helping to raise awareness of cricket protein among national audiences.

Schlafly is recognized as a public voice in the sustainable food industry. Her TEDx talk, "It's Time to Embrace Insects as a Food Source," was selected for publication on the TEDx YouTube channel. Drawing on her background in a conservative environment, Schlafly applies cross-cultural communication skills to her leadership in sustainable foods. She is committed to advancing food equity, building a clean protein movement, and making sustainable protein accessible to all. Schlafly regularly speaks on topics related to food innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship across various media platforms.