About Me:

Cagla Schaffer is a Client Support Specialist at the San Francisco Small Business Development Center, where she is committed to empowering small businesses through access to resources, expert advising, and training opportunities. Before joining the SF SBDC team, she served as Program Coordinator at the East Bay SBDC for two years.

With a background in tech startups and firsthand experience as a small business owner, Cagla blends her passion for technology and entrepreneurship to support business owners in overcoming challenges, scaling operations, and driving economic impact.

Cagla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management, and is fluent in Turkish.