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Eric Schrader

Energizer · DISC type I
Co-Founder at Bonsaify
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Eric is the Co-Founder and Chief Bonsai Artist at Bonsaify, combining his corporate leadership background with his passion for horticulture. Previously a Director at SPi Global, he led teams of over 85 people and tripled contract values. A Cornell University graduate, colleagues have described him as creative and diligent.

Outside of his business, Eric is a dedicated bonsai grower, photographer, and teacher. He grew up surrounded by nature in Northern California, which sparked his interest in exploring the mountains of the Western U. S. for inspiration. He is a hands-on artist who also hand-carves bonsai pots and builds custom stands.

He co-created and launched the Pacific Bonsai Expo, a major national juried exhibition for the bonsai community.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Eric shows up

Informal
Full Of Energy
Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Eric cares about

Bonsai Art
As the co-founder of Bonsaify and an award-winning artist, he teaches, grows, and creates videos about all aspects of bonsai cultivation, from seedlings to advanced styling techniques.
Entrepreneurship
Transitioned from a successful corporate career in rights management to co-founding his own business based on his passion, identifying a market need as older nurseries were closing.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Co-Founder
Bonsaify
4-2019
Director, Rights and Permissions
SPi Global
6-2016 - 3-2019
Senior Manager, Rights and Permissions
SPi Global
5-2005 - 6-2016
Photo Research and Permissions Artist
Self-employed
5-2014 - 12-2014
Rights and Permissions Project Manager
Pearson Education
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Education
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Cornell University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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