Where did David Blitzer go to school?

David Blitzer studied at Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania (Master, Public Administration); University of Rochester (2011 Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Political Science).

David Blitzer

Investor

Founder and Managing Partner at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment · Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures, Llc · Advisor at Optum Ventures

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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265 people in our graph share verified history with David — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Nuan ZhangunlockedDavid: together at University of Pennsylvania (2020)

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David: together at Rebuild, City of Philadelphia

About

Co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareGamingHardwareHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Experience

Harris Blitzer Sports & EntertainmentChief Corporate Affairs Officercurrent2024 — present
Harris Blitzer Sports & EntertainmentChief Diversity and Impact Officer2020 — 2024Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia 76ersExecutive Director, Sixers Youth Foundation and Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund2020Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
University of PennsylvaniaAdjunct Lecturer2018 — 2020Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Rebuild, City of PhiladelphiaDeputy Director of Community Engagement and Communications2016 — 2020Greater Philadelphia Area
William Penn FoundationProgram Officer, R&D/New Initiatives2015 — 2016Greater Philadelphia Area
William Penn FoundationProgram Associate2013 — 2014Greater Philadelphia Area
William Penn FoundationProgram Coordinator2012 — 2013
Public/Private VenturesProgram Assistant2011 — 2012Greater Philadelphia Area
Public/Private VenturesPart-Time Employee/Intern2010 — 2011

Skills & more

Political Science3Program Development12Workforce Development2Program Evaluation9Non-profits1Qualitative Research3FoundationsNonprofits21Strategic Planning3Strategy5Leadership18Public Policy8

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Policy AnalysisResearchProgram ManagementGrantsPublic Speaking

Certificate in Politics — University of Pennsylvania
Certificate in Public Finance — University of Pennsylvania

From David's professional profile.

Colleagues at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

David Adelman

Investor at Darco Capital

Josh Harris

Founder and Managing General Partner at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Blitzer?: Co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
Where does David Blitzer work?: David Blitzer is Founder and Managing Partner at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
What does David Blitzer invest in?: David Blitzer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
Where did David Blitzer go to school?: David Blitzer studied at Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania (Master, Public Administration); University of Rochester (2011 Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Political Science).

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Also attended University of Rochester110

Michael OdaiCOO & General Counsel at Mosaic Ventures Camila VieiraPartner, Head of Brazil at QED Investors Bryan CiambellaGeneral Partner at PROOF William SheahanSenior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Flare Capital Partners Artur BergmanFounder, Fastly at Amplify Partners Nicole VitulloInvestor at Arboretum Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment5

Christine JiangInvestor at Monarch Collective Maggie CorradoStrategic Advisor, Events & Experiences at SeventySix Capital Josh HarrisFounder and Managing General Partner at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment David AdelmanInvestor at Darco Capital Josh HarrisCo-Founder, Controlling Partner at Unrivaled

Also worked at Philadelphia 76ers9

Chad StenderManaging Partner at SeventySix Capital Tony RosenbergSenior Associate at Prudence Christine JiangInvestor at Monarch Collective Zavain DarFounder and Managing Partner at Dimension Capital Sam HinkieFounder at Eighty-Seven Capital Maggie CorradoStrategic Advisor, Events & Experiences at SeventySix Capital

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Also worked at University of Pennsylvania187

Wesley BarrowPartner at Correlation Ventures David MagermanManaging Partner at Differential Ventures Nuan ZhangInvestor at Episode1 Vyas RamananVenture Partner at Third Rock Ventures Louis BernemanFounding Partner at Osage University Partners Brian HalakManaging Partner at Medical Excellence Capital

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Also worked at Rebuild, City of Philadelphia9

Reid JacksonInvestor at Luminar Ventures Henry FeinsteinPolicy Analyst at Reinvestment Fund Michelle SchmittSenior Policy Analyst at Reinvestment Fund Ernie HoltzheimerManaging Partner at Garden State Venture Partners TJ HurstMarketing & Operations at Bullpen Capital Devaun BrownProduct Marketing Manager at Black Angel Group

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