Jerry A. Schneider

Philanthropist, board member of start-ups and ex-CFO of public healthcare and PE companies

Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States

About

Extensive financial expertise in business strategy, revenue and inter growth/margin expansion, financing of all types, on boards of public companies in technology, healthcare and bio-phrama, adviser to start-ups, non-profits including U.C. Regents. Broad business background with companies of all sizes including, public acquisitions/spin-offs, M&A due diligence, sales to private equity firms, and acquisitions (both U.S. and International). Extensive knowledge of healthcare in U.S. and worldwide. Personal interests include travel, physical fitness and art collecting. Board and Audit Committee member of public NASDAQ technology and bio-pharma companies; former CFO (CPA and Attorney) with extensive financial and 50+ years business experience including 10 years as a CFO with SEC experience. Experience mentoring graduate students prepare for internships and jobs through American Educated International Professionals (AEIP) formerly AEAW. Extensive knowledge of both cultural issues and required job searching skills for highly educated persons seeking employment or wishing to excel in their existing careers.

Experience

  • Partner at TCA San Diego
    Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

    Angel investment organization for local start-ups

  • Partner at San Diego Social Venture Partners
    Mar 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

    Philanthropic organization helping San Diego based nonprofits of all types

  • Founder American Educated International Professionals at American Educated International Professionals
    Mar 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

    Organization helps highly educated students prepare for job search in U.S. with emphasis on resumes, elevator pitch, strength awareness by doing mock interviews and equipping candidate with skills needed for success. We currently have about a 75% success rate in finding students internships, jobs and ultimately H1B sponsorships.

  • Founder and CEO at American Educated Asian Women (AEAW)
    Jun 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

    A nonprofit membership organization that assists Asian women in bridging their business education to U.S. internships and job opportunities while in school and following their graduation. AEAW prepares students for interviews, developing one's strengths and communicating effectively with everyone involved in the process.

  • Board Member and Member of Audit Committee at Cognex Corporation
    Aug 2016 - Present · 10 yrs

    Cognex makes AI advanced machine vision & industrial vision systems that deliver instant improvements to any manufacturing process, enabling products to be made at higher speed, without defects and at lower costs