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Impact investorOperating companyNorth Adams · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Lever works to strengthen and diversify a regional economy by fostering entrepreneurship and innovation-driven enterprises. It runs challenge programs, provides investment and startup funding, and builds an ecosystem for entrepreneurs, innovators, and young people, with the goal of attracting revenue to the region and creating jobs. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, prioritizing access to its programs for underrepresented populations, and views human capital and network strength as central to its mission of achieving broad-based regional economic prosperity.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
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Co-founded Lever in 2014 and has served as Executive Director since, focusing on fundraising, community engagement, and startup funding. His background began in scientific research and biotechnology; he holds a B.A. from Wabash College and M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Indiana University.
Oversees Sandpiper's finance, tax, investor relations and HR, and serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Sandpiper Investment Services. Previously held senior roles at the Tempest Group, Deloitte, and OMERS/Oxford Properties.
Develops and manages Lever's digital marketing strategy and supports fundraising, grant reporting, and event planning. A Berkshire County native, she holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Supports Lever's marketing strategy with content and database management and leads member outreach for the Massachusetts Founders Network Program. She joined in winter 2023 and holds a B.A. in English from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lever invest at?
- Lever invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Lever focus on?
- Lever focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Lever located?
- Lever is headquartered in North Adams, US.
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