Member Since 2021
Cheryl Contee
The Impact Seat Foundation
San Francisco Bay Area
Cheryl Contee is Chief Executive Officer at The Impact Seat Foundation, which is working to create a world in which women can succeed as business leaders. She is also the award-winning Founder and Chair of Do Big Things, a digital agency that creates new narrative and new tech for a new era focused on causes and campaigns. Cheryl is the Amazon bestselling author of Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Startup Success. Passionate about creating new tech and new narrative for a new era, Cheryl uses her vast experience in startup entrepreneurship and community engagement to lead portfolio companies and funds to success, provide resources for underrepresented founders, and build the new economy. Previously, Cheryl was CEO of Fission Strategy, which brought Silicon Valley startup culture to the world’s leading causes and campaigns. She’s the co-founder of Attentive.ly, the first tech startup with a black female founder to be acquired by a NASDAQ company, the National Board Chair for Netroots Nation, a Senior Advisor for Astia and the first portfolio company board member of New Media Ventures.
SKILLS
- Blogging
- Social Media
- Strategic Communications
RECENT CONTENT
May 22nd, 2023
17 tips to help leaders navigate wavering consumer behavior patterns
Here's how to stay on top of changing trends and keep consumers satisfied with your brand.
May 19th, 2023
20 ways business professionals handle loss in an uncertain marketplace
Now is the time to: reflect and pivot boldly toward your continued career growth and success.
March 20th, 2023
How to break through the barrier of imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome afflicts many founders, especially those who have historically faced challenges. It’s natural to think to oneself: who am I to pursue this dream?
February 2nd, 2023
14 ways to build your business network and market exposure in 2023
Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and take the next step to increase your personal connections.
January 11th, 2023
Six ways to build the best board of directors and boost your business
Embrace the opportunity to grow the surround sound of support for your business as it grows with a rock-star board of directors!
January 6th, 2023
14 steps to elevate business content and improve conversion rates
Here's how to write winning word copy that encourages a call to action.
January 6th, 2023
Beating the backlash: when business competitors stomp on innovation
Tune out the industry naysayers and lean into solving your target market's pain points.
November 18th, 2022
Here's how business teams can reach goals and condense work hours
13 techniques to maintain productivity and work-life balance.
November 16th, 2022
Three tips for finding the right business partner
A great business partner can transform your entrepreneurial journey, but how do you find the right person or people? Here are three ways to accelerate your path to partnership.
December 15th, 2021
Navigating The Dynamics Of A Remote Workplace
Remote and hybrid workplace environments are here to stay.
December 10th, 2021
C-suite psychosis: 10 ways to spot it and 5 ways to avoid it
While it’s hard to become a good leader, it’s even harder to stay a good leader.
October 11th, 2021
15 tips to help novice public speakers nail their next presentation
Many people are intimidated by public speaking, but by following a few simple tips, you can calm your nerves and engage your audience.
May 27th, 2021
3 ways to design a successful startup exit strategy
COMPANY INFO
The Impact Seat Foundation
Diverse teams develop better ideas. They also deliver better results if they are managed with insight and cultural competence. For business, up until now, diversity efforts have largely been about satisfying compliance. Meanwhile, research has developed a much better understanding of the ROI of diversity. Still, most companies haven’t developed an expertise in leading diversity work for individuals and teams. At The Impact Seat, we focus on developing pathways for money and talent that will drive innovation that is inclusive. We’re about data and action. Pull up a chair.
AREA OF FOCUS
- Inclusive Innovation
- Diversity Strategy
- Strategy
INDUSTRY
Social impact & nonprofit