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Selene Diaz

Former Investor at Capitalize VC

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M

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About

Selene Diaz is Executive Director at Anson Industries and brings experience across privately held, family-owned, and venture/private equity-backed companies in construction, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, and fintech. She has led organizational transformation and team scaling across operations ranging from 20 to 2,500+ employees in the US, UK, and Asia, with fluency in Spanish and experience in both union and non-union settings. Diaz also serves on the board of Genesys Works, a nonprofit focused on career development for underserved youth.

Experience

  1. Anson IndustriesExecutive Directorcurrent2023 — present
  2. Genesys WorksBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  3. Capitalize VCInvestment Committeecurrent2021 — present
  4. ConsultantIndependent Consultant2019 — 2023
  5. Pritzker Private Capital, LBP ManufacturingSenior Director2015 — 2019Chicago, Illinois, United States
  6. Pritzker Private Capital, LBP ManufacturingDirector2015 — 2016
  7. Pritzker Private Capital, LBP ManufacturingManager2013 — 2015
  8. Winston BrandsManager, Strategy & Operations2011 — 2013
  9. Lia Sophia Jewelry, Kiam Ventures Portfolio CompanySenior Associate2008 — 2010
  10. Lia Sophia Jewelry, Kiam Ventures Portfolio CompanyAssociate2007 — 2008

Skills & more

Business Strategy2Organizational Development11Talent Management16Leadership Development5Global Human Resources ManagementOperations ManagementCulture ChangeStakeholder EngagementC-LevelNonprofit OrganizationsCorporate Social ResponsibilityInvestor Relations
+12 moreAccountingVolunteer ManagementCulture DevelopmentHuman Resources (HR)InvestmentsBusiness ValuationDue DiligenceFund AdministrationLeadershipStrategic PlanningBuild Strong RelationshipsStrategy

Languages English · Spanish

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Network3

Bridgette Smith
Investor at Capitalize VC
Enrico Scott
Investor at Capitalize VC
Tessa Flippin
Managing Partner at Capitalize VC

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Selene Diaz?
Selene Diaz is Executive Director at Anson Industries and brings experience across privately held, family-owned, and venture/private equity-backed companies in construction, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, and fintech. She has led organizational transformation and team scaling across operations ranging from 20 to 2,500+ employees in the US, UK, and Asia, with fluency in Spanish and experience in both union and non-union settings. Diaz also serves on the board of Genesys Works, a nonprofit focused on career development for underserved youth.
What check size does Selene Diaz write?
Selene Diaz typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Selene Diaz go to school?
Selene Diaz studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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