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Dessy Levinson

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Founder at Crate

New York, New York, United States

FoundedCrate

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Rohit SharmaunlockedDessy: together at University of Alberta (1996)
×9Dessy: together at 645 Ventures
Dessy: together at University of Alberta
Dessy: together at Pangaea

About

Dessy T. Levinson is the founder and CEO of CRATE, a technology platform, framework, and consulting practice focused on Human-AI coherence. Her background spans advertising, where she worked as a Creative Director on campaigns for Fortune 500 brands, and venture capital, where she served as Managing Director and Head of Story at 645 Ventures specializing in frontier technology and consumer startups. She is the author of "From Overwhelm to Flow: Sailing the Seas of Self with Courage, Meaning, and Resilience," serves on the board of Healthworx Studio, advises at WXR, and has mentored founders through programs including RLab, ERA, WeWork Labs, TechStars, and Cornell Tech's Startup Studio.

Founder at Crate

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Crate's investors · 5

Base Venture Management, Inc.Oakland · $100K – $700K checks · since 2021Chingona VenturesChicago · $250K – $2M checks · since 2021MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M checks · since 2021Slauson & Co.Los Angeles · $300K checks · since 2021Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M checks · since 2021

Co-founders at Crate

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Anna BofaFounder

Experience

  1. CRATECEO & Foundercurrent2020 — presentNew York, NY
  2. CRATE ForwardExecutive Leadership Strategistcurrent2019 — presentGreater New York City Area
  3. Healthworx StudioBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  4. ArachnocraftCo-Founder & Chief Creative Officer (CCO)current2002 — presentGreater New York City Area
  5. The WXR FundStrategic Advisorcurrent2017 — present
  6. IDIFCo-Founder & Board Director2020 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. 645 VenturesCreative Director in-Residence2019 — 2021Greater New York City Area
  8. 645 VenturesManaging Director2018 — 2019Greater New York City Area
  9. 645 VenturesVice President & Head of Story2014 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  10. Wizard WorldVice President Digital Media2011 — 2012Greater New York City Area
  11. Triple Five GroupDigital Creative Director2009 — 2010Greater New York City Area
  12. XE MobileCreative Director2005 — 2007Greater New York City Area
  13. Fabstock.comFounder2004 — 2005Greater New York City Area
  14. Blue DingoCreative Director, Digital Consumer Markets2000 — 2001Greater New York City Area
  15. PangaeaSenior Strategist, Information Architecture & Design1999 — 2000Edmonton, Canada Area

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Organizational Leadership2Product Development1Philosophy1NeuroscienceTeam BuildingTeam ManagementFundraisingInvestmentsVenture CapitalBranding & IdentityStorytelling
+12 moreStrategic PlanningExecutive CoachingPublic SpeakingStrategyStrategic StorytellingCoachingStart-upsArt DirectionCreative StrategyLeadershipMentoringManagement
  • Level III RLT Therapy Training — Relational Life Institute
  • Member, Neuropsychoanalysis Society — International Neuropsychoanalysis Society
  • International Coaching Federation Member — International Coaching Federation
  • APA Member — American Psychological Association

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dessy Levinson?
Dessy T. Levinson is the founder and CEO of CRATE, a technology platform, framework, and consulting practice focused on Human-AI coherence. Her background spans advertising, where she worked as a Creative Director on campaigns for Fortune 500 brands, and venture capital, where she served as Managing Director and Head of Story at 645 Ventures specializing in frontier technology and consumer startups. She is the author of "From Overwhelm to Flow: Sailing the Seas of Self with Courage, Meaning, and Resilience," serves on the board of Healthworx Studio, advises at WXR, and has mentored founders through programs including RLab, ERA, WeWork Labs, TechStars, and Cornell Tech's Startup Studio.
Where does Dessy Levinson work?
Dessy Levinson is Founder of Crate.
What companies did Dessy Levinson found?
Dessy Levinson founded Crate.
Where did Dessy Levinson go to school?
Dessy Levinson studied at University of Alberta (BA (Hons), Critical Theory); University of Alberta (Master of Arts - MA, Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis).

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