Susan Nethero

Managing Director/ Founding Member and Co-Chair of Atlanta Chapter

2012

Susan is a Co-Chair of the new Atlanta chapter actively attracting investors and qualified entrepreneurs within the vibrant metro eco-system. GoldenSeeds ia an investment firm that funds early stage women's led companies. Founded in 2005, GS has invested in over $100 million in technology, health care, consumer products and media. Golden Seeds is a leading force in focusing on women's leadership, gender diversity, entrepreneurship, and job creation. Investments are made through its national angel network and venture funds.

Professional Speaker for business, women, entrepreneurs,universities and organizations

2012

Dynamic speaker for professional and educational groups on topics from corporate advancement, entrepreneurship, strategic marketing and motivational topics such as self esteem building! Versatile with TV, Radio and Print or Public Speaking in national media- regular appearances on Oprah, Today Show, Dr Oz and more. Susan is particularly passionate about women's related products, services, and empowerment as role model with women business owners sharing women's life issues to build confidence and success.

Foundation Board member and Co -Chair of the Fundraising Committee

2012

Active Foundation Board member and Co-Chair for the Fundraising committee for this exclusive national business women's organization, which is dedicated to advancement of members and to administration of philanthropic programs for women in business through reach-out programs at major universities, entrepreneurial mentorship for proteges to help women scale their businesses and accelerate senior women to reach C-Suite roles in corporate America.

Founder/ Former CEO of Intimacy Bra Fit Specialists

1992

Executive Advisory role with Management and BOD in 2012. Maintained Shareholder position through strategic sale to Belgian partner. Over 20 years of Executive management as CEO/Founder of chain of luxury Specialty Women’s Intimate Apparel retail stores for 200 employees in 18 markets.

Board Director and Chair of Speaker Committee

2016

Board of Director Member and Chair of the Speaker's Committee to build awareness of UNICEF's humanitarian work over 7 decades to protect the welfare of children around the globe. The leading International organization provide health, nutrition, educational, social support and emergency relief for 190 developing nations. Susan advocate on issues effecting legislators by educating them on UNICEF's work to eradicate preventable child deaths and advance well being of children.

Vice President Direct Marketing

1991 - 1992

Executive Management of Agency's direct marketing clients for New and Repeat business Weinstock Florists, Gates Energy and more

Vice President Marketing

1990 - 1991

Responsible for the start-up Marketing and Advertising plans for rollout of new technology using a photo retail self- serve kiosks with grocery retailers in the southeast. Developed TV campaign,print advertising, and retail partnerships. Technology proved unsuccessful for building a scale business.

Account Director

1986 - 1990

Managed direct marketing clients and responsible for development of catalog and direct response businesses with children's hobby club, costume jewelry catalog, and mobile phone services.

Vice President Marketing of Time LIfe Video

1984 - 1987

Launched a consumer video negative option club business and managed the monthly offer,design, and development of catalog business. Responsible for Sales of management training program curriculum to corporate,educational and government markets via direct sales organization and the launch of direct response business for self instructional courses for professional development.

Product and Strategic Planning Manager, Xerox Learning Systems

1981 - 1984