Stuart Sheffer

Stuart Sheffer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, procurement, and mentorship. Currently serving as a Mentor at Geekdom and an Advisor for Craved, Sheffer has a track record of helping founders build sustainable businesses and contributed to Craved's success as a winner of the '23 Geekdom Community Fund pitch competition. Previous roles include Business Development at Hedonic Coffee, where market analysis and regional expansion strategies were implemented, and positions at H-E-B as a Senior Buyer/Business Development Manager, where revenue significantly doubled. Sheffer's early career included impactful roles as Director of Procurement & Merchandising at Elephant Pharmacy and various positions at A.G. Ferrari Foods, including Sales Manager and General Manager. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Berkeley, and studies at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law, as well as at UTSA Southwest Campus School of Art and Sony Language Laboratory in Tokyo, Japan.