Emmett Soldati

Emmett, born in 1988 in Somersworth, NH, is an entrepreneur and advocate with an extensive educational background. He holds degrees from Emerson College, York University (summa cum laude), and London School of Economics. In 2011, Emmett opened Teatotaller in his hometown and worked at Athenium Analytics, a weather data company. He also co-founded the non-profit Farmers First Africa, focusing on climate knowledge and food security in Central Africa.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Emmett helped small business owners navigate emergency orders and transformed Teatotaller into a beverage delivery service. He expanded his business with Teatotaller Cafe locations in Concord and Dover and co-launched Fold'd Community Diner in Somersworth.

In 2024, Soldati represented himself in a legal battle against Meta Inc., establishing a precedent for tech giant accountability. He is the son of Lincoln Soldati, a former Strafford County Attorney and Somersworth Mayor, and Kathleen Soldati, a prominent figure in New Hampshire's arts and communications community.