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Eliza Blank

Eliza Blank

Founder of The Sill, CEO of The Farmlink Project, plant advocate

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Brooklyn, New York
Upstate New York
Joined January 2026
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Summary

Eliza Blank is a visionary entrepreneur known for revolutionizing the houseplant industry. She founded The Sill in 2012, transforming plant ownership from a niche hobby into an accessible lifestyle, driven by her personal experience of bringing nature into urban living. She successfully bootstrapped the company initially and navigated its growth from an online presence to physical stores and back to a digital-first focus. thesill+3
Beyond her entrepreneurial success with The Sill, Eliza Blank is dedicated to addressing social impact, notably as the CEO of The Farmlink Project since early 2024. In this role, she leverages her expertise in logistics, brand-building, and community engagement to tackle food waste and improve access to fresh, healthy food for those in need. farmlinkproject+2
Eliza Blank is a strong advocate for plant education and well-being. She recognized the need to demystify plant care for a new generation of plant parents, providing approachable resources and connecting people with the calming benefits of nature. Her work emphasizes that plants contribute to happier, healthier human lives. food52+2
With prior experience in brand strategy at Wolff Olins and as a Brand Manager at Living Proof, Eliza Blank developed a foundational understanding of brand building and business operations. This corporate background provided her with valuable insights into the venture capital landscape and the strategic decisions required to launch and scale a successful company. thesill
Eliza Blank also serves as an advisor for other companies, including Soltech (since 2023) and Gregarious, Inc. (since May 2021), demonstrating her continued engagement in entrepreneurial ecosystems and her willingness to share her expertise to foster the growth of other businesses, particularly in the plant and technology sectors. saleshandy+2

Work

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Writing

How-To Avoid Burnout

A blog post on her personal website discussing strategies for founders and managers to avoid burnout, emphasizing supporting teams and preventing overwork.

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1,000 Followers

A blog post on her personal website reflecting on insights from participating in a Social Media Week panel about the importance of imagery for social media presence and business growth.

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Having Coffee with Strangers

A blog post on her personal website advising on how to leverage networking by reaching out to strangers for advice and insights, highlighting its importance for entrepreneurs.

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Co-Founding is Hard

A blog post on her personal website discussing the complexities and challenges of co-founding a company, drawing from her own experience with The Sill.

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Founders Eat Bagels: a Lesson in Compromise & Humility

A blog post on her personal website reflecting on the realities of entrepreneurship, particularly the need for compromise in lifestyle and the lack of glamour in running a hands-on business.

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Hobbies

Gardening and caring for houseplants, which was initially inspired by her mother and later became the foundation of her business, The Sill. thecut+2