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Dr. Maria Blekher

Investor

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Serendipity Impact VC Β· Advisory Committee Member at Maccabee Ventures Β· Member of the Advisory Board at 97212 Ventures

New York

About

Behavioral scientist and venture strategist with 15+ years in U.S. go-to-market strategy and early-stage growth, focused on mental health innovation. Founding Director of the YU Innovation Lab and advisor to mental health ventures, and a connector in the Israeli-U.S. innovation ecosystem.

Experience

  1. Serendipity Impact VCCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Serendipity Impact VCcurrent2024 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. 97212 VenturesMember of the Advisory Boardcurrent2023 β€” presentNew York, New York, United States
  3. 97212 VenturesInvestorcurrent2022 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  4. Startup Value Accelerator by Dr. Maria BlekherFounder & CEOcurrent2021 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  5. WE - Women EntrepreneurshipSpeakercurrent2020 β€” presentIsrael
  6. Maccabee VenturesAdvisory Committee Membercurrent2019 β€” presentNew York, United States
  7. Mind Dome | Χ©Χ•ΧžΧ¨ Χ©Χ’Χ¨Χ”Chief Strategy Advisor2023 β€” 2026Tel Aviv District, Israel
  8. Mind Dome | Χ©Χ•ΧžΧ¨ Χ©Χ’Χ¨Χ”Advisory Board Member2022 β€” 2026
  9. Wisdo HealthInvestor, Board Observer2025
  10. Yeshiva University Innovation LabFounding Director, YU Innovation Lab2018 β€” 2024Greater New York City Area
  11. Yeshiva UniversityClinical Associate Professor2016 β€” 2024Greater New York City Area
  12. Yeshiva UniversityFounding Director, MS in Digital Marketing and Media2015 β€” 2020Greater New York City Area
  13. Yeshiva UniversityVisiting Assistant Professor of Marketing, Sy Syms School of Business2015 β€” 2016Greater New York City Area
  14. Yeshiva UniversityAdjunct Professor of Marketing2014 β€” 2015Greater New York City Area
  15. Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF)International Advisor2021 β€” 2023Moscow City, Russia
  16. Wis2BizMember of Advisory Board2020 β€” 2022
  17. MadeinIsrael.infoFounder2016 β€” 2018Greater New York City Area
  18. NYU Stern School of BusinessVisiting Scholar2013 β€” 2015Greater New York City Area
  19. Ben Gurion University of the NegevPh.D. Candidate2009 β€” 2013Israel
  20. Ben Gurion University of the NegevAdjunct Marketing Lecturer2009 β€” 2013
  21. Sapir Academic CollegeAdjunct Marketing Lecturer2009 β€” 2012

Skills & more

Strategic Planning36Analysis10Analytical Skills5Venture Capital21Due DiligenceGo-to-Market StrategyBehavioral ScienceGrowth Strategies5InvestmentsFundraising4Market Research36Business Strategy37
+7 moreMarketing StrategyHigher EducationMarketing ResearchBusiness PlanningUniversity TeachingMarketingResearch

Languages English Β· Hebrew Β· Russian

  • Board Member β€” Jasmine Organization
  • Venture Capital – LIVE Virtual β€” Wharton Executive Education

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr. Maria Blekher?
Behavioral scientist and venture strategist with 15+ years in U.S. go-to-market strategy and early-stage growth, focused on mental health innovation. Founding Director of the YU Innovation Lab and advisor to mental health ventures, and a connector in the Israeli-U.S. innovation ecosystem.
Where does Dr. Maria Blekher work?
Dr. Maria Blekher is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Serendipity Impact VC.
Where did Dr. Maria Blekher go to school?
Dr. Maria Blekher studied at NYU Stern School of Business (Visiting Scholar, Behavioral Science); The Wharton School (Wharton Venture Capital Program); Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Consumer Behavior).

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