Cheryl Edison

US Market Entry & Fundraising | Startup & Ecosystem Growth 76 Countries 65 Industries | Keynotes, Workshops, Board Roles | Venture Partner

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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

Career TimelineNOW → PAST

GTM Index

  1. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEYJOB
    1. GTM Strategy Speaker & Pit…
      4Y
  2. SDG IMPACT ACCELERATORJOB
    1. Co-Founder Incubator
      9Y 7M
  3. ORANGE GROVEJOB
    1. Business Coaching Specialist
      6Y 9M
  4. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEJOB
    1. Startup Ecosystem Develope…
      12Y 7M
  5. SCALENLJOB
    1. US Market Entry. GTM Strat…
      5Y 5M
  6. VENTUREWAVE CAPITALJOB
    1. Global BD
      6Y 3M
  7. GAMUX BIKESJOB
    1. Strategic Advisor. Board M…
      7Y 2M
  8. B12 LOVEJOB
    1. US Market Growth - Busines…
      11Y 7M
  9. RUTGERS UNIVERSITYJOB
    1. Strategic Advisor & Coach…
      4Y 6M
  10. EDISON INTERNATIONALJOB
    1. Global GTM Strategy & Ecos…
      34Y 7M

Time in market 34Y 7MOpen 10Closed 0Stints 10

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  1. Job: University of California, Berkeley — Go To Market Strategy Speaker & Pitch Coach · 2022-08 – present
  2. Job: SDG Impact Accelerator — Co-Founder Incubator / Accelerator · 2017-01 – present
  3. Job: Orange Grove — Business Coaching Specialist · 2019-11 – present
  4. Job: U.S. Department of State — Startup Ecosystem Developer, Keynote Speaker & Advisor to CEOs · 2014-01 – present
  5. Job: ScaleNL — US Market Entry. GTM Strategy Workshops & Business Growth Advisor · 2021-03 – present
  6. Job: VentureWave Capital — Global Business Development · 2020-05 – present
  7. Job: GAMUX BIKES — Strategic Advisor. Board Member. · 2019-06 – present
  8. Job: B12 LOVE — US Market Growth - Business Coach · 2015-01 – present
  9. Job: Rutgers University — Strategic Advisor & Coach : Social Entrepreneurship - Middle East · 2022-02 – present
  10. Job: Edison International — Global GTM Strategy & Ecosystem Developer for Startups, Corporates, Embassies & Universities · 1992 – present

Skills

Broadcast TelevisionStrategic PartnershipsBusiness CoachingOrganizational LeadershipStrategic ThinkingSales EffectivenessWorkshop FacilitationSocial EntrepreneurshipPricing StrategyStrategic NegotiationsGo-to-Market StrategyNew Business DevelopmentExecutive CoachingProduct LaunchCoachingSocial Media MarketingEntrepreneurshipInternational Business DevelopmentSalesStrategy

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