Willi Cohen

Chief of Staff at Novelna

Willi Cohen has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. They began their career in 2014, working at Jammin On Inc as a New Media employee for a short period. In the same year, Cohen joined Lithiumstart Inc as an Operations and Production Manager, where they played a crucial role in developing manufacturing workflows and processes. They also worked as a Production Technician during their time at Lithiumstart Inc. Cohen continued to expand their skillset by working as a Project Manager and Graphic Designer for Intentive Touch: the Cohen Method of Soft Tissue Therapy, where they coordinated various stakeholders to meet project milestones.

In 2017, Cohen pursued an MBA in Design Strategy at California College of the Arts. During their time as an MBA Graduate Student, they gained knowledge and expertise in design, management, technology, and generative leadership.

In 2018, Cohen took on the roles of Founder - Operations + Impact at Mother Superior, a venture and social purpose foundry, and Founding Advisor at REYN. At Mother Superior, Cohen worked with Everyday Founders and established brands to create social purpose ventures and address inequality. As a Founding Advisor at REYN, they provided guidance and support to the organization.

In 2019, Cohen became a Founding Partner at The Allyance, further expanding their entrepreneurial ventures. They also volunteered at Industrial Design Outreach, Inc. as a Volunteer - Research + Surveys, contributing to research initiatives.

In 2021, Cohen joined Stealth Mode, where they took on the role of Operations + Strategy. Their responsibilities included designing, leading, implementing, and tracking strategic processes across the organization and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Cohen's most recent position is Chief of Staff at Novelna, starting in 2023.

Willi Cohen has a strong educational background in design and business. Willi pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Product Design at San Francisco State University from 2008 to 2013. Following this, they attended the California College of the Arts from 2017 to 2019 and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Design Strategy. Prior to their college education, Willi Cohen completed their high school education at San Rafael High School, earning a diploma in 2008. The field of study for their high school diploma is not specified in the provided information.

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  • Chief of Staff

    January, 2023 - present