The Shortest Distance Between Two Points

We exist to introduce enterprises from anywhere in the world to the most conducive organizations in Northern California, and facilitate a symbiotic working relationship that can exponentially expand their global success faster, and with less bureaucracy than through any other channel.

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Boosting Regional Growth

GlobalSF leverages our extensive international business experience, cultural competency, and strong network of relationships to enhance the global competitiveness of Northern California.

Our mission is to create fusion between entrepreneurs from all fields and the assets and advantages of Northern California to enhance the global competitiveness of both.

Integrity in our commitment to the San Francisco Bay Area, our clients, and our partners
Drive to create
Inclusion & Diversity as a reflection of our global city
Empathy at the heart of how we do business where human relationships are more important
Connectivity with purpose
Resilience in our vision for the San Francisco Bay Area and the world
Innovation in our approach to all things
Quality in delivering outcomes for clients, partners, and our San Francisco Bay Area community

Impact

Nestlé Grand Challenge
Find a solution to reduce packaging waste and boost Nestlé leadership.
31 applicant teams created market-ready innovative solutions in only one month, new green packaging and manufacturing designs now applied by Nestlé and other corporations.
Crystal Jade
Create a US flagship location for an Asian restaurant chain.
Attracted US $15 Million investment, re-activated a 20,000 sq/ft location, and secured a joint venture partner in 3 days.
Post-Covid Economy Conference
Address the future of the world's 5th largest economy.
5-part series with Governor Gavin Newsom, Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and stakeholders from throughout California.
Oceanwide Center
Initiate the single largest development in the city of San Francisco.
US $300 Million acquisition in the TransBay district, US $1 Billion Foreign Direct Investment secured.
Alaska Airlines
Help Alaska Airlines position themselves as a global airline by appealing to the tastes of their new broader audience.
Launched "World Chefs Exploration" program. Brandon Jew appointed as Head Chef & Cuisine Ambassador. Road-show across Singapore, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, and Japan.
Kopiku Coffee
Establish an unknown roaster of single source Indonesian coffee beans as a new force in the USA retail market.
Exponential growth from online small batch sales to brick-and-mortar coffee shop in San Francisco's Marina district. Now employing 10 full-time staff and poised for expansion.

Team

Darlene Chiu Bryant
Founder and Executive Director
Partner, Access Point Advisors
David Nieh
Board Chair
CEO, AGI Avant Group
N Bruce Pickering, Ph.D.
Senior Policy Advisor
Mary Jung
Board Treasurer
Director of Government Affairs, San Francisco Association of Realtors
Carlos Serrano Quan
Board Secretary
Managing Partner, Sequoia Real Estate
Partner, Access Point Advisor
David Kaufman
Board Member
Director of Global Strategies, Nixon Peabody
Nicki Wei
Managing Director, GlobalSF China LLC
Janie Fong
Global Business Advisor
Senior Managing Director, East West Bank
Mark Chandler
Global Business Advisor
Director, International Trade & Commerce, City and County of San Francisco
Michael Ngin
Global Business Advisor
Founding Partner, Wellspring Investment Group
CEO, One Organic Foods LLC

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San Francisco, California