Where does Len Lanzi work?

Len Lanzi is Managing Director at SA&M Preccelerator.

What check size does Len Lanzi write?

Len Lanzi typically writes checks of $25K.

Where did Len Lanzi go to school?

Len Lanzi studied at University of Rochester (BA, Psychology); Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (Certificate, Private Capital Markets); Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI) (Certified Massage Pratictioner, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage).

Len Lanzi

Investor

Managing Director at SA&M Preccelerator

Santa Monica

Writes $25K checks · typically $25K

Find your path to Len

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

Nicole VitullounlockedLen: together at University of Rochester (1980–1984)

×7Len: together at University of Rochester

×4Len: together at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

About

Leonard M. Lanzi has over 30 years of leadership in non-profit management and fund development, having served as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Venture Association from 2007 to 2020. He holds a psychology degree from the University of Rochester and a certification in Private Capital Markets from Pepperdine, and is active in numerous community organizations.

Experience

West Hollywood Chamber of CommercePresident/CEO2026West Hollywood, CA
Los Angeles Venture PartnersCo Managing Partner2024 — 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
The Preccelerator® by Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLPManaging Director2019 — 2025Santa Monica
Los Angeles Venture AssociationExecutive Director2007 — 2019
Topanga Ventures, LLCPrincipal - Owner2007 — 2019
California Republican PartyDelegate2004 — 2016
Republican Party of Los Angeles CountyTreasurer2009 — 2012
California Log Cabin RepublicansState Chairman2009 — 2011
JA of Southern CaliforniaSenior Vice President of Field Development2003 — 2007
Junior Achievement of Southern CaliforniaSenior Vice President Development2003 — 2007
Junior Achievement of Southern CaliforniaDirector of Development2003 — 2005
Netzel Associates, Inc.Vice President2001 — 2003
CASA of Santa Barbara CountyExecutive Director2001
Boy Scouts of America - Santa BarbaraScout Executive/CEO1997 — 2000
Boy Scouts of America – Los Padres CouncilScout Executive1997 — 2000

Skills & more

MentoringLeadership99Strategy95Strategic Planning65Public Speaking19Market ResearchTeam MentoringVenture DevelopmentPsychology EducationProfitable GrowthBuilding Business RelationshipsBuilding Internal & External Relationships

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Collaborative InnovationTrend ResearchStakeholder EngagementDevelopment & implementation of marketing plansManagement of multi-disciplinary teamsProgram ManagementStrategic Human Resource PlanningDeal SourcingCapital & Expense Budget ManagementInvestor RelationsField DevelopmentSales Pipeline Development

Languages Italian

Private Capital Markets Certificate — Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Canada's Global Executives | Cadres Mondiaux du Canada — Canadian Consulate General

From Len's professional profile.

Colleagues at SA&M Preccelerator

Greg Akselrud

Board Member, Preccelerator at SA&M Preccelerator

Kelly Siobhan Laffey

Senior Vice President, Director of Business Affairs, Preccelerator at SA&M Preccelerator

Louis Wharton

Board Member, Preccelerator at SA&M Preccelerator

Scott Alderton

Chairman and Board Member, Preccelerator at SA&M Preccelerator

Frequently asked questions

Who is Len Lanzi?: Leonard M. Lanzi has over 30 years of leadership in non-profit management and fund development, having served as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Venture Association from 2007 to 2020. He holds a psychology degree from the University of Rochester and a certification in Private Capital Markets from Pepperdine, and is active in numerous community organizations.
Where does Len Lanzi work?: Len Lanzi is Managing Director at SA&M Preccelerator.
What check size does Len Lanzi write?: Len Lanzi typically writes checks of $25K.
Where did Len Lanzi go to school?: Len Lanzi studied at University of Rochester (BA, Psychology); Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (Certificate, Private Capital Markets); Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI) (Certified Massage Pratictioner, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage).

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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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Also attended Pepperdine Graziadio Business School65

Kenneth KellerAssociate at Marlin Equity Partners Mark FieldsInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners Hamlet YousefManaging Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors Jessica PascoliniHead of Operations at BURNT ISLAND VENTURES Nia PatelVice President at Electric Feel Ventures Llc Jamie RiggsCo-Founder and General Partner at Driven

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Also attended San Diego State University177

Lucas SchaubelInvestor at DN Capital John GregerCPO & Portfolio Partner at Burda Principal Investments Aditya ReddyVice President at Sapphire Ventures Emily NorwoodManager, Marketing at Sapphire Ventures Emily StanfordInvestor at Notable Capital Marienne CaroMarketing Lead at Qualcomm Ventures

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Shared employers

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