Beyond Words

Lane Nemeth was born and reared in New York City. She received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in education from Seton Hall University. Soon after, she became the director of a children's day-care center, where she was impressed by the high quality and developmental value of the center's toys and games.

After the birth of her daughter, tara, Ms. Nemeth realized these same products were not available commercially. That was the beginning of Discovery Toys. Starting in Martinez, California, as a home-based business using her garage as a warehouse, Ms. Nemeth developed her two-fold mission. The company would provide educational products that develop life skills and encourage positive interaction between parents and children. Secondly, Ms. Nemeth knew her company could provide a lucrative career opportunity to parents who sought the kind of flexibility that would allow them to stay at home with their children.

Over the next two decades, Ms. Nemeth's unwavering commitment to the mission, indomitable entrepreneurial spirit, and limitless creativity have propelled Discovery Toys to success. Today, Discovery Toys is headquartered in livermore, California, in spacious building that houses its corporate offices, distribution, and service centers.

Ms. Nemeth has received broad recognition for her accomplishments including an award from the National Association of Women Business Owners. Twice recognized by Working Woman as one of their "Top 50 Business Women," she has been profiled in major media from NBC's prestigious Today morning program to the highly respected publication, Nation's Business. She regularly serves as a featured speaker at national child development, business, and leadership seminars including the Stanford Leadership Academy