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!
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.