Silicon Valley business strategist Cheryl Edison works across 75 countries and 65 industries. Known for her philosophy "Creativity, Community, and Commerce," Edison is continually on the move, living the effects of emerging global patterns, capturing opportunities and developing frameworks that guide innovators to fundraise, sell globally and scale into the US Market with more ease.
As a trusted advisor and speaker to the US State Department, Embassies, iconic universities, incubators/accelerators, foundations, and venture capital firms, Edison is relied on to "tell it like it is," building bridges for business and personal transformation. Her expertise spans investment readiness, pitch development, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem building—translating complex systems into actionable strategies and soundbite tactics that have made her a sought-after media personality regularly featured in broadcast media in every country she visits.
Edison provides practical tools to build sustainable, planet-positive outcomes while navigating the unspoken rules that block innovation from becoming global reality. Her pioneering frameworks are credited with helping startup ecosystems thrive locally and globally, while her inclusive methodology ensures diverse voices and perspectives become integral to business success, creating lasting economic impact with a commitment to unite our global community.








































TESTIMONIALS
It is always a wonderful pleasure when I meet someone who is so focused, energetic, positive and uplifting. You exemplify all of those traits. Thank you for taking the time to show us this exciting venture.

Steny Hoyer
Democratic Whip,
U.S. Congress
Cheryl is a magic maker. She is the instrumental core of an engaged and thriving community that breaks down barriers between demographics and disciplines, opens up possibilities, and inspires collaborations between unlikely pairs. She’s a creator of spaces, places, and ethos that have a profound sense of purpose.

Megan Neese
Future Lab
Senior Manager
Nissan Motor Limited
Thanks for your incredible insights on how to create value for investors and customers in the Silicon Valley way. It 100% rewired our brains.

Draper Cygnus
Venture Capital
Your mentoring started with incredible business insights, but what stayed with us the most was the confidence and courage you helped us find. Even though we knew it wouldn’t be easy to solidify our business structure in such a short time, we boldly pivoted and pitched our product, and it was all thanks to you.

Jongyeop Seon
Chief Executive Officer
Lutra Character AI
Cheryl Edison leaving an impact in so many places around the world. So thrilled to be able to collaborate with you.

Gigi Wang
Industry Faculty
Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology at UC Berkeley
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