Co-Founder of Kaufman Astoria Studios, Investor, and Entrepreneur
Cheri Kaufman: Biography at a Glance
- Cheri Kaufman is a successful entrepreneur, trailblazer, and global thought leader best known for co-founding Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York.
- The largest movie and television studio on the East Coast, Kaufman Astoria Studios is renowned for being the home of productions such as Sesame Street, Succession, and The Irishman, among others.
- Cheri’s journey began as the vice president of Acquisitions and Development at Intercontinental Hotels in Dubai in her early 20s where she broke barriers by navigating highly confidential trade deals in male-dominated countries.
- Throughout her career, she has collaborated with many notable figures in the entertainment industry and government, including President Anwar Sadat, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Richard Gere, Nicole Kidman, Martin Scorsese, and Cate Blanchett.
- Cheri has secured more than 300 million in financing for projects in the film and Hotel industries and has been recognized with the Women in Film: Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award and the Waxman Cancer Association: Distinguished Business Woman Award.
- Driven by her passion for positive change, Cheri launched her company CiGive which is dedicated to supporting and empowering the next generation of visionary leaders committed to shaping a better world.
- She is also co-founder of Veteran Services USA, a non-profit organization committed to supporting returning and senior veterans by offering programs that ensure successful life transitions. Their Style for Strength event gathers top designers, including Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Thom Browne, and Kenneth Cole, to help her raise money for veterans.
- She currently holds board positions at The National Women’s History Museum, the UN Women for Peace Committee, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and Lifeline New York Organization.
- Cheri is a sought-after speaker known for sharing stories filled with humor and insight with the goal of igniting within the audience their own flame that urges them to recognize the immense impact they have in their spheres of influence.
Media
- You Want a Better World, Go Create It
- Podcast: Highlighting Women’s History with Cheri Kaufman
- A Talk With Philanthropist & Entrepreneur Cheri Kaufman
- National Women’s History Museum Celebrates History-Makers in Awards Gala
- Cheri Kaufman & Donna Karan Rally the New York Fashion Troops to Benefit Veteran...
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Biography
Cheri Kaufman is a successful entrepreneur, trailblazer, and global thought leader best known for co-founding Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York, elevating it to the largest movie and television studio on the East Coast. The studio is renowned for being the home of productions such as Sesame Street, Succession, and The Irishman, among others, including GIVE, which received two Emmy Award nominations.
Cheri's curiosity about life has led her to explore diverse business ventures and earned her recognition within networks of investors, innovators, and influencers dedicated to building high-growth, transformative companies. Cheri’s journey began as the vice president of Acquisitions and Development at Intercontinental Hotels in Dubai. She broke barriers by navigating highly confidential trade deals in male-dominated countries, an unprecedented feat for a young American woman in her early 20s. While meeting with heads of industry and sheikhs leading national family businesses, she was often called upon to craft business deals while seated on carpets spread beneath gigantic tents in the desert. During her time in the Middle East, and Asia she authored feasibility studies, secured multi-million-dollar project financing, and managed multiple facilities.
As the co-collaborator of numerous start-up programs, her business acumen assists promising high-potential businesses seeking capital and/or partnerships for product development and expansion.
Driven by her passion for positive change, Cheri launched her company CiGive which is dedicated to supporting and empowering the next generation of visionary leaders committed to shaping a better world.
Cheri credits her vast experience, determination, and judgment for enabling her to break career barriers across businesses, industries, and institutions. The insights she shares provide invaluable life lessons to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Her stories are told with humor and insight with the goal of igniting within the audience their own flame, a flame that urges them to recognize the immense impact they have in their spheres of influence. Her goal is to spark people's enthusiasm, guide them to discover their true potential and help them launch their businesses in a whole new way. Her stories are entertaining and packed with humor and profound insight. With every word, she electrifies her audience, providing them with the tools necessary to take the next steps in starting their businesses and new careers.
Topics
More Guts Than Brains: Embracing Boldness in Life and Business
Cheri Kaufman is known for taking bold risks: from moving to Dubai in her early 20s to manage hotels for Intercontinental to founding Kaufman Astoria Studios, a major film and television studio known for hits such as Sesame Street, Orange Is The New Black, and Succession. Recognized for her pioneering spirit and ability to navigate male-dominated industries, Kaufman argues that the path to success is often hindered by overthinking and self-doubt, particularly among women.
In this conversation, she shares her remarkable journey and insights to inspire women to take bold steps in their entrepreneurial and professional lives. Through her stories, Kaufman illustrates how courage and decisiveness can lead to extraordinary success and shares a powerful lesson that success is not necessarily determined by skill or ability, but rather by mindset.
Strategies in Philanthropy - How to Support and Grow
Women in Business: Taking the Lead
Improving Your Aim and Targets in Life and Business
Networking is the Golden Thread
Guiding Principles for New Entrepreneurs
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