Diane Cornman-Levy
InvestorCo-Founder at Phirst Market Ventures
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Writes $10K – $250K checks
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About
Diane Cornman-Levy, a 30+‑year nonprofit leader and organizer, brings activist leadership challenging white supremacy and racism, and co-created a blended nonprofit-for-profit venture model converting catalytic grants into discounted SAFEs.
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Experience
- WOMEN'S WAYChief Disruptorcurrent2017 — presentGreater Philadelphia Area
- Democratic Candidate for State RepresentativeDemocratic Candidate for State Representative, 168th District2016Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Natural CreativityFounder and Executive Director2015 — 20166001 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
- Federation of Neighborhood CentersExecutive Director2007 — 20151528 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Journey HomeFounder and Executive Director2001 — 2007
- Non-Profit ConsultantConsultant1998 — 2003Greater Philadelphia Area
- Thomas Jefferson University's Center for Collaborative Research & College of Health ProfessionsEducation Consultant1996 — 2001Philadelphia
- Thomas Jefferson University's College of Health ProfessionsInstructor, Department of Physical Therapy,1991 — 1996Philadelphia
Skills & more
Presentation SkillsGrassroots OrganizingOrganizational LeadershipUniversity TeachingStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyOrganization SkillsStrategic ThinkingOrganizational Development3Nonprofits2Strategic Planning3Fundraising1
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Public SpeakingLeadershipCommunity OutreachProgram DevelopmentGrant WritingNonprofit ManagementStrategic CommunicationsCoalitionsLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Diane Cornman-Levy?
- Diane Cornman-Levy, a 30+‑year nonprofit leader and organizer, brings activist leadership challenging white supremacy and racism, and co-created a blended nonprofit-for-profit venture model converting catalytic grants into discounted SAFEs.
- Where does Diane Cornman-Levy work?
- Diane Cornman-Levy is Co-Founder at Phirst Market Ventures.
- What does Diane Cornman-Levy invest in?
- Diane Cornman-Levy invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, HR Tech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
- What check size does Diane Cornman-Levy write?
- Diane Cornman-Levy typically writes checks of $10K – $250K.
- Where did Diane Cornman-Levy go to school?
- Diane Cornman-Levy studied at Northwestern University (Master’s Degree, Physical Therapy/Biomechanics); University of Illinois (Bachelor’s Degree, Physical Therapy); Brown University (Bachelor's degree, Psychology).
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Also attended Northwestern University589
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Also attended University of Illinois5
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Also attended Brown University647
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