Cole Schaefer

Cole Schaefer is a co-founder with experience in building confectionery brands targeting Gen Z at SMACKIN’ Sunflower Seeds. Cole also co-founded Blueprint Brands, LLC serving as a managing partner, but the company was dissolved. Prior to this, Cole worked as a Venture Capital Analyst at Atland Ventures, the first student-run venture fund in the country. Cole began their career as a Digital Marketer at Homi Inc., where Cole gained their first experience in the startup world. Cole holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Minnesota and a High School Diploma from Marquette University High School.