Cheri Kaufman is a successful entrepreneur, visionary and global thought leader. She’s built a leading network of influencers, investors, and innovators dedicated to building high-growth companies who are transforming industries in technology and life science.

She has created numerous start up programs and established an efficient screening process for how to source, qualify, advise, support, and showcase the most promising high-potential businesses seeking capital or partnerships for product development and expansion.

Entrepreneur, Women’s Advocate, Philanthropist

Cheri Kaufman is an important, long-standing and recognized member of New York’s philanthropic community and Ci Give Founder, a socially-responsible organization dedicated to empowering enterprising millennials by connecting them with the patronage and support of leaders throughout the business and philanthropic world.

As one of the founding partners of Kaufman Astoria Studios, Cheri played a crucial role in starting the studio on the successful path to its prominent place today in the New York’s film and television industry. She raised over $100 million for financing and is a recognized leader in New York film production. Under her initiative, all the studio’s sound stages are named after women who filmed there, including Diana Ross, Claudette Colbert and Helen Hayes. Read more about Cheri and her work at: https://cherikaufman.com/.