Tanya T. Morris
InvestorCo-Founder at Phirst Market Ventures
Greater Philadelphia
Writes $10K – $250K checks
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Nick GillespieunlockedTanya: together at Temple University (1988–1990)
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About
Tanya T. Morris, the Mentor Mogul, blends VC with hands-on mentoring that teaches founders to pitch and close deals, drawing on decades in nonprofit organizing, Mom Your Business, and media.
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Experience
- Mom Your BusinessFounder/CEOcurrent2017 — presentGreater Philadelphia Area
- Phrist Market VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services CenterProject Coordinator2017 — 2019Cheyney, Pennsylvania
- Turning Points for ChildrenCommunity Liaison2014 — 20154329 Griscomb St., Philadelphia, PA 19124
- Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)Communications & Outreach Coordinator2010 — 2013
- Women's Opportunities Resource CenterCoummunity Outreach Consultant2008 — 2010
- Campaign for Working FamiliesOutreach and Mobile Tax Site Coordinator2005 — 2007
- The Philadelphia TribuneReporter2002 — 2005
- PathWays PACommunity Outreach Specialist1998 — 2002
Skills & more
Public Speaking50Leadership12Strategic Planning1Entrepreneurship DevelopmentLead Generation1Due Diligence1Entrepreneurship61Lifestyle Coaching4Sustainability Strategy1Crisis Intervention6Start-ups16Social Entrepreneurship12
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Writing CoachSustainabilityBook CoachingEnergy EfficiencyNonprofitsEditingFundraisingMarketingEvent PlanningProgram ManagementTrainingSocial Media- Entrepreneurial Leadership Essentials — Babson College
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tanya T. Morris?
- Tanya T. Morris, the Mentor Mogul, blends VC with hands-on mentoring that teaches founders to pitch and close deals, drawing on decades in nonprofit organizing, Mom Your Business, and media.
- Where does Tanya T. Morris work?
- Tanya T. Morris is Co-Founder at Phirst Market Ventures.
- What does Tanya T. Morris invest in?
- Tanya T. Morris invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, HR Tech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
- What check size does Tanya T. Morris write?
- Tanya T. Morris typically writes checks of $10K – $250K.
- Where did Tanya T. Morris go to school?
- Tanya T. Morris studied at Jack Welch Management Institute (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Leadership); La Salle University (M.A. Professional Communications Certificate, Professional Communications); Temple University (B.A., Journalism).
Same school
Also attended Jack Welch Management Institute1
Also attended La Salle University17
Brian McVeighVenture Partner, USA at 4BIO CapitalMegan SnyderVice President at Empactful CapitalDean SciorilloManaging Director at EnerTech CapitalRobert LiptakSenior Managing Director at Blackstone Life SciencesKathleen CovielloChief Economic Transformation Officer at New Jersey Economic Development AuthorityRyan PiercePrincipal at Blue Highway Capital
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Also attended Temple University55
RoseAnn RosenthalManaging Director, First Fund at The Innovation SpaceMichael OravitzCFO at BA CapitalAllison CampbellVenture Partner at NazcaKristy DelMutoVice President, Marketing at Mainsail PartnersNick GillespieInvestor at JLSSal DeTraneManaging Partner at Empactful Capital
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