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Len Lanzi

Investor

Managing Director at SA&M Preccelerator

Santa Monica

Writes $25K checks · typically $25K

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

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

Education

  1. University of RochesterBA, Psychology1980 — 1984
  2. Pepperdine Graziadio Business SchoolCertificate, Private Capital Markets2012
  3. Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI)Certified Massage Pratictioner, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage2008 — 2009
  4. San Diego State University
  5. Toll Gate HS1977 — 1980
  6. University of RochesterBachelor of Arts, PSYCHOLOGY1980 — 1984
  7. University of RochesterBachelors, Psychology

Skills & more

MentoringLeadership99Strategy95Strategic Planning65Public Speaking19Market ResearchTeam MentoringVenture DevelopmentPsychology EducationProfitable GrowthBuilding Business RelationshipsBuilding Internal & External Relationships
+12 moreCollaborative 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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