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Published Sep 6, 2021

183 Jessica Schiller: Founder & CEO of Schiller Bikes

Jessica Schiller, founder and CEO of Schiller Bikes, shares her remarkable journey from corporate lawyer to entrepreneur as she innovates the world's first water bike, highlighting resilience, authenticity, and sustainable passion in the face of challenges.
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  • Career Shift

    Jessica Schiller's journey from law to entrepreneurship is a testament to following one's passion. Initially practicing corporate law in Silicon Valley, she found herself unfulfilled and yearning for a more creative path 1. This led her to create Schiller Bikes, a company that blends her love for innovation and the outdoors. Jessica emphasizes the importance of authenticity, especially for LGBTQ entrepreneurs, encouraging them to "chase your dreams and keep persevering" 2.

    I started this quest for finding my truth and really what I wanted to be as I got older.

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    Her story inspires others to embrace their true selves and pursue their dreams, regardless of their background.

       

    Sustainability

    Jessica's commitment to sustainability began during her corporate career, notably at Saatchi & Saatchi, where she worked to integrate sustainable practices into Walmart's operations 3. Her efforts aimed to make sustainability a personal and relatable concept for employees, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. She reflects on the impact of these initiatives, noting the genuine desire among people to "be a part of something bigger" and drive change 4.

    Our mandate was to make sustainability not just a corporate mandate, but something that was relevant to individuals' lives.

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    This experience has deeply influenced her entrepreneurial journey, embedding sustainability into the core of Schiller Bikes.

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