Suzanne Basalla is a Partner at Geodesic Capital, focusing on the Geodesic Alliance Fund. She previously led the U.S.-Japan Council and held roles at Toyota Research Institute, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and as Senior Advisor to Ambassador John Roos.
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Career
- Office of the Secretary of Defense · Director for Japan
- Toyota Research Institute · Chief of Staff
- U.S.-Japan Council · President & CEO
- Geodesic Capital · PartnerNow
- U.S. Ambassador to Japan · Senior Advisor2010-2012
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Education
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Who is Suzanne Basalla?
Suzanne Basalla is a Partner at Geodesic Capital, focusing on the Geodesic Alliance Fund. She previously led the U.S.-Japan Council and held roles at Toyota Research Institute, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and as Senior Advisor to Ambassador John Roos.
How much does Suzanne Basalla invest?
Geodesic Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at series a, series b.
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What did Suzanne Basalla do before Geodesic Capital?
Director for Japan at Office of the Secretary of Defense; Chief of Staff at Toyota Research Institute; President & CEO at U.S.-Japan Council; Senior Advisor at U.S. Ambassador to Japan.
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