Diverse Venture Leaders

All great CEOs aren't funded, and all funded CEOs aren't great. Money doesn't guarantee success, but becoming an impactful diverse venture leader does. Tap into a network of resources to help you transition from business owner to business leader.

[2020 LAUNCH]

our mission

Impact Thousands of Businesses

Each year, we will impact thousands of businesses launched by diverse founders. Through strategic partnerships, DVL will become a resource that will accelerate the economic progress in communities across the nation.

Increase Annual Revenue

Less than 3% of startups with diverse founders receive VC funding. DVL supports our leaders by identifying the types of funding that will help offset their operating, manufacturing, marketing, or expansion costs.

Build a Powerful Braintrust

Who really has a pulse on what diverse entrepreneurs want and need to thrive? We do. We are building a robust database with insights to help remain on the cutting edge of the entrepreneurial landscape in the U.S.

Shane Lilliston [NJ]

Host, "You Are Ausome Podcast"

Autism Advocate

Renee Pena-Lopez [NY]

Founder, Magic of Littles

Preschool Behavior Expert

2020 Enrollment Now Open

Join the first executive entrepreneurial leadership development program that provides diverse venture leaders with access to executive-level business coaching from experts around the world. The next round of applicants will be notified of their acceptance when we open this year's program in May. Submit an application to receive an invitation to our Digital Open House and Q&A session happening in April. Space is limited!

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Jenaya White [PA]

Founder, Center of Excellence

Youth Mentor to Girls

Brandon Madden [NY]

Owner, Boardhouse Publishing

Publishing Expert for Creatives

Deanine Halliman, PhD [GA]

Founder, TheCancerDetox.com

Cancer Scientist

Cory Steward [TX]

CEO, Get Career Confidence

Collegiate Career Coach

WANT TO PARTNER?

We are actively establishing partnerships with financial institutions, chambers of commerce, and companies who are committed to seeing diverse venture leaders thrive as entrepreneurs. In 2020 alone, we will offer over 200 hours of leadership coaching to our leaders. Email us at (not dot com) to request our Partnership brochure and a call with a member of our partnership team.