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Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern

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Founding Partner at DiverseCity Ventures · Member at UCLA Ventures · Convergence Accelerator Coach at National Science Foundation

Sacramento, California

Writes $10K – $2M checks · typically $250K

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About

Mariah Roman Lichtenstern, a foster-care–raised Managing Director of Founder Institute Sacramento, advocates modernizing accredited investor rules and creates family‑forward, child‑friendly startup programs blending storytelling with finance.

Invests in

Impact & Social Good

Experience

  1. DiverseCity VenturesFounding Partner / Managing Directorcurrent2017 — present
  2. National Science Foundation (NSF)Convergence Accelerator Coachcurrent2021 — present
  3. Carlsen Center for Innovation & EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneur in Residencecurrent2025 — present
  4. FourthWave.ioBoard Member & Program Managercurrent2020 — present
  5. Hayden AIAI Ethics Advisorcurrent2020 — present
  6. UCLA VenturesMembercurrent2015 — present
  7. All RaisePublic Speakercurrent2015 — present
  8. Aspen Tech Policy HubAspen Tech Policy Fellow2020San Francisco Bay Area
  9. Founder InstituteManaging Director, Sacramento / Female Founder Fellow, Silicon Valley2015 — 2020Silicon Valley
  10. CINESHARESFounder2014 — 2019www.CINESHARES.club
  11. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellows Finalist, Associate Track (Discontinued)2015 — 2016
  12. Lightedstar Entertainment, LLCExecutive Producer2001 — 2014
  13. The Art InstitutesInstructor2007 — 2008
  14. ForestersFinancial Service Professional2005 — 2008Los Angeles, Contra Costa, Sacramento, California Area
  15. AspiranetRecruiter/Community Outreach Manager2005 — 2006Antioch, California, United States
  16. Capital GroupExecutive Assistant2003 — 2005Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  17. Film IndependentFilm Independent (Formerly IFP:West)2003 — 2005Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  18. The Unusual Suspects Theatre CompanyLead Artist / Volunteer2003 — 2005Los Angeles
  19. LionsgateProject Involve Fellow2003Los Angeles
  20. San Francisco Film FoundationMember / Fiscal Sponsorship Intern2001 — 2002San Francisco Bay Area
  21. Oakland Film OfficeIntern2001 — 2002Oakland, CA
  22. Horizons Learning CenterTutor2000 — 2001El Cerrito / Richmond
  23. Calstar IncAssistant Coordinator1999 — 2000Berkeley

Skills & more

Public Speaking99Writing99Board Level2Entrepreneurship99Entertainment99Film99Television99New Media99Social Media99Social Networking99Screenwriting99Film Production99
+12 moreVideo ProductionVideoVenture CapitalFeature FilmsMarketingProducingVideo EditingResearchCommercialsBroadcastShort FilmsPremiere
  • Introduction to Agent Skills — Anthropic
  • Claude Platform 101 — Anthropic
  • Claude Code 101 — Anthropic
  • Claude 101 — Anthropic
  • Introduction to Claude Cowork — Anthropic
  • VC University ONLINE — VC University
  • Venture Deals — Kauffman Fellows Academy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern?
Mariah Roman Lichtenstern, a foster-care–raised Managing Director of Founder Institute Sacramento, advocates modernizing accredited investor rules and creates family‑forward, child‑friendly startup programs blending storytelling with finance.
Where does Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern work?
Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern is Founding Partner at DiverseCity Ventures.
What does Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern invest in?
Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern invests in Impact & Social Good.
What check size does Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern write?
Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern typically writes checks of $10K – $2M.
Where did Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern go to school?
Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern studied at University of California, Berkeley (B.A., Rhetoric- Narrative & The Image; Minors: English/ Ethnic Studies/ African Studies); University of Southern California (Motion Picture Producing); UCLA (Motion Picture Producing Program).

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