Cheryl Edison
US Market Entry & Fundraising | Startup & Ecosystem Growth 76 Countries 65 Industries | Keynotes, Workshops, Board Roles | Venture Partner
Cheryl Edison, CEO - US Market Entry & FundraisingProfile at a Glance* Silicon Valley-based business growth advisor featured in CNN and USA Today* Worked across 76 countries and 65 industries* Expertise in breaking down barriers for market entry and scaling innovations*…
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Trusted advisor to US State Department, universities, corporations, property developersCore Services* Strategic Advisory:** Customized roadmaps for business growth and US market expansion* Investment Readiness:** Preparing founders to secure funding and partnerships* Workshops & Training:** Practical skills development for entrepreneurs* Keynotes & Panels:** Engaging presentations on innovation and market strategies* University Courses and Programing: ** Custom curriculum design and immersive learning experiences that bridge academic theory with real-world entrepreneurial practiceAreas of Expertise* US market entry strategy for international startups & scaleups* Product-market-channel-model fit development for category first products* Pitch coaching and investor readiness* Sustainable business growth frameworks for companies & large scale propertiesEngagement Formats* Conference keynotes and interactive workshops* Private strategy sessions and mentorship* Demonstrations for real-world scenarios* Large-scale property & program development* University guest lectures and curriculum development Notable Collaborations & Engagements* Embassy Trade missions to Silicon Valley* UC Berkeley Startup Bootcamp* Incubators and accelerators* Venture Studios* Property Developers* US Embassies worldwide* The United Nations (SDG focus)* Institute of the FutureLanguages: English, Spanish, and conversational Italian
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- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEJOB
- Startup Ecosystem Develope…12Y 9M
Startup Ecosystem Developer, Keynote Speaker & Advisor to CEOs
U.S. Department of State
Select Speaking Engagements & Global Forums Geographic Reach: 76+ countries & 6 continents; Industry Expertise: 65+ sectors from Deep tech to Social impact USAID Global Innovation Series: Multi-country program, 8 days each country each w/30 speaking gigs, 10 news and 20 1on1's US State Department: SELECTUSA and SGWIT: US Market Entry Services for Annual Investment Summit Large Scale Workshop, Mentorship and Ongoing Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, etc Format Expertise: Keynotes, Panels, Workshops, Fireside Chats, Intensive Bootcamps, One-on-One Mentorship INTERNATIONAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FORUMS Armenia: Women in Business Investment Forum Bolivia: One-on-one Startup Mento…
- GAMUX BIKESJOB
- Strategic Advisor. Board M…7Y 4M
Strategic Advisor. Board Member.
GAMUX BIKES
GAMUX is a producer of highly customized cycling components and mountain bikes. Our products focus on deep customization through new technologies including additive manufacturing. Gamux also distributes cycling & MTB products/brands in Switzerland. Gamux engineering is engaged by iconic automobile and bicycle manufacturers to produce mobility innovations under their brands. Website http://www.gamuxbikes.com
- UC BERKELEYJOB
- GTM Strategy Speaker & Pit…4Y 2M
Go To Market Strategy Speaker & Pitch Coach
UC Berkeley
The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology is the premier institution on the UC Berkeley campus for the study and practice of “technology-centric” entrepreneurship and innovation. Since 2005, SCET has created the foundation of Berkeley’s entrepreneurship ecosystem including SkyDeck, the Fung Institute, the Engineering Leadership Professional Program, Global Venture Lab, and an extensive ecosystem of Silicon Valley and Global partners
- RUTGERS UNIVERSITYJOB
- Strategic Advisor & Coach…4Y 8M
Strategic Advisor & Coach : Social Entrepreneurship - Middle East
Rutgers University
Program by Rutgers University. Engaged to provide ongoing coaching to Startup Leaders as part of the YSESD "Youth, Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Workshop" funded by The Hollings Center for International Dialogue, run by Rutgers University, coordinated by Migport.
- EDISON INTERNATIONALJOB
- Global GTM Strategy & Ecos…34Y 9M
Global GTM Strategy & Ecosystem Developer for Startups, Corporates, Embassies & Universities
Edison International
Cheryl Edison serves high-achieving leaders with business growth strategies. A US native who provides US Market Entry services and catalyzes growth in countries of origin, Edison has delivered services to leaders across 75 countries, 65 industries. Based in Silicon Valley, Edison is quoted as a subject matter expert by USA Today, CNN & The Silicon Valley Business Times. Edison is hired by Embassies to provide coaching and training for US Market launch, by The US State Department to grow startup ecosystems abroad, by event & program producers for large-scale keynotes and workshops and directly by CEO's. INDUSTRY CONFERENCES B12 Leadership Excellence Summit United States: Executive Devel…
- B12 LOVEJOB
- US Market Growth - Busines…11Y 9M
US Market Growth - Business Coach
B12 LOVE
- VENTUREWAVE CAPITALJOB
- Global BD6Y 5M
Global Business Development
VentureWave Capital
https://venturewave.com/cheryl-edison/
- ORANGE GROVEJOB
- Business Coaching Specialist6Y 11M
Business Coaching Specialist
Orange Grove
Workshop, Coaching, and Mentoring to the clients of Orange Grove: startups in Greece.
- SDG IMPACT ACCELERATORJOB
- Co-Founder Incubator9Y 9M
Co-Founder Incubator / Accelerator
SDG Impact Accelerator
- SCALENLJOB
- US Market Entry. GTM Strat…5Y 7M
US Market Entry. GTM Strategy Workshops & Business Growth Advisor
ScaleNL
- Job: U.S. Department of State — Startup Ecosystem Developer, Keynote Speaker & Advisor to CEOs · 2014-01 – present · 12y 7mo — Select Speaking Engagements & Global Forums Geographic Reach: 76+ countries & 6 continents; Industry Expertise: 65+ sectors from Deep tech to Social impact USAID Global Innovation Series: Multi-country program, 8 days each country each w/30 speaking gigs, 10 news and 20 1on1's US State Department: SELECTUSA and SGWIT: US Market Entry Services for Annual Investment Summit Large Scale Workshop, Mentorship and Ongoing Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, etc Format Expertise: Keynotes, Panels, Workshops, Fireside Chats, Intensive Bootcamps, One-on-One Mentorship INTERNATIONAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FORUMS Armenia: Women in Business Investment Forum Bolivia: One-on-one Startup Mento…
- Job: GAMUX BIKES — Strategic Advisor. Board Member. · 2019-06 – present · 7y 2mo — GAMUX is a producer of highly customized cycling components and mountain bikes. Our products focus on deep customization through new technologies including additive manufacturing. Gamux also distributes cycling & MTB products/brands in Switzerland. Gamux engineering is engaged by iconic automobile and bicycle manufacturers to produce mobility innovations under their brands. Website http://www.gamuxbikes.com
- Job: UC Berkeley — Go To Market Strategy Speaker & Pitch Coach · 2022-08 – present · 4y — The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology is the premier institution on the UC Berkeley campus for the study and practice of “technology-centric” entrepreneurship and innovation. Since 2005, SCET has created the foundation of Berkeley’s entrepreneurship ecosystem including SkyDeck, the Fung Institute, the Engineering Leadership Professional Program, Global Venture Lab, and an extensive ecosystem of Silicon Valley and Global partners
- Job: Rutgers University — Strategic Advisor & Coach : Social Entrepreneurship - Middle East · 2022-02 – present · 4y 6mo — Program by Rutgers University. Engaged to provide ongoing coaching to Startup Leaders as part of the YSESD "Youth, Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Workshop" funded by The Hollings Center for International Dialogue, run by Rutgers University, coordinated by Migport.
- Job: Edison International — Global GTM Strategy & Ecosystem Developer for Startups, Corporates, Embassies & Universities · 1992 – present · 34y 7mo — Cheryl Edison serves high-achieving leaders with business growth strategies. A US native who provides US Market Entry services and catalyzes growth in countries of origin, Edison has delivered services to leaders across 75 countries, 65 industries. Based in Silicon Valley, Edison is quoted as a subject matter expert by USA Today, CNN & The Silicon Valley Business Times. Edison is hired by Embassies to provide coaching and training for US Market launch, by The US State Department to grow startup ecosystems abroad, by event & program producers for large-scale keynotes and workshops and directly by CEO's. INDUSTRY CONFERENCES B12 Leadership Excellence Summit United States: Executive Devel…
- Job: B12 LOVE — US Market Growth - Business Coach · 2015-01 – present · 11y 7mo
- Job: VentureWave Capital — Global Business Development · 2020-05 – present · 6y 3mo — https://venturewave.com/cheryl-edison/
- Job: Orange Grove — Business Coaching Specialist · 2019-11 – present · 6y 9mo — Workshop, Coaching, and Mentoring to the clients of Orange Grove: startups in Greece.
- Job: SDG Impact Accelerator — Co-Founder Incubator / Accelerator · 2017-01 – present · 9y 7mo
- Job: ScaleNL — US Market Entry. GTM Strategy Workshops & Business Growth Advisor · 2021-03 – present · 5y 5mo
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