Hi, I’m Schyler.

I build systems to improve investment in ideas and ourselves across geographies, languages, and cultures.

My Mission

Invest in Ideas

My goal is to invest in, build, and support diverse ideas, people, and organizations allowing people to have improved lives and livelihoods. I’m most excited about and committed to people and companies creating solutions that give real people more financial, temporal, physical, and/or mental agency over their lives. In doing so I aim to innovate capital allocation strategies.

Invest in Ourselves

I believe in better systems for all people to have diverse lives and livelihoods. In this pursuit, I have and am building across health, wellness, fitness, food, and finance. With the right tools and systems in place, we can nourish our full selves and thrive ambitiously.

  • 1st African American Female VC in Japan

    Supporting diverse teamsto thrive globally

  • 5+ Years of Venture & Startup Experience

    In the US and Japan

  • Policy Specialist

    Master of Public Policy, Advisor to US and Japan Government Entities

Qrea8iv Venture Studio

A hybrid venture studio for ambitious entrepreneurs, creatives, and policy leaders ready to scale impactful cross-border ventures

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Honor Your Flex

A yoga and movement brand dedicated to supporting enjoyable, sustainable, and effective movement practices and ambitious movers to thrive

Let’s Thrive

Advisor & Mentor Roles

Advisor for US and Japanese government entities on startup ecosystems, supporting businesses, and global expansion

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Education

BA in Economics

Concentration in Behavioral and Health Economics

Thesis: Food Behaviors and Perceptions of Personal Health: Differences Among African Americans Across Income Levels;

Advisor: Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya

Publications

Hartle, J. C., Cole, S., Trepman, P., Chrisinger, B. W., & Gardner, C. D. (2017). Interdisciplinary food-related academic programs: A 2015 snapshot of the United States landscape. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2017.074.006

Cole, Schyler Alexandra. "Mobile Health – Power in Your Palm." Stanford Journal of Public Health. May 02, 2015. Accessed November 02, 2018. https://web.stanford.edu/group/sjph/cgi-bin/sjphsite/mobile-health-power-in-your-palm/.

Awards & Honors

Stanford Institute of Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) Young Associate

Dean’s Award for Superior Academic Achievement

Debater in the Stanford Political Union Debate – “Should we repeal Obamacare?” with Mark Duggan and Lanhee Chen

Yale Black Solidarity Conference 2019 Speaker

Student National Medical Association Region One 2018 Research Symposium Poster Board Presentation Winner

Grants & Fellowships

Stanford Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR) Small Grant

Haas Postgraduate Public Scholarship Fellowship

Master of Public Policy

Economic Policy, Finance, and Development Track

Concentration in Strategy for Mission-Driven Investment and Innovation

Thesis: Catalyzing Innovative Investment in Small and Medium Enterprises: Revenue-Based Financing Fund Proposal and Recommendations for Investors and Policymakers;

Advisor: Masaru Yarime

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship Recipient

Get in Touch!

Whether you are looking for consultation, a speaker for your next event, or an ambitious entrepreneur, I’d love to hear from you!

FAQ

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