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Tanya T. Morris

Investor

Co-Founder at Phirst Market Ventures

Greater Philadelphia

Writes $10K – $250K checks

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

  1. Mom Your BusinessFounder/CEOcurrent2017 — presentGreater Philadelphia Area
  2. Phrist Market VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  3. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services CenterProject Coordinator2017 — 2019Cheyney, Pennsylvania
  4. Turning Points for ChildrenCommunity Liaison2014 — 20154329 Griscomb St., Philadelphia, PA 19124
  5. Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)Communications & Outreach Coordinator2010 — 2013
  6. Women's Opportunities Resource CenterCoummunity Outreach Consultant2008 — 2010
  7. Campaign for Working FamiliesOutreach and Mobile Tax Site Coordinator2005 — 2007
  8. The Philadelphia TribuneReporter2002 — 2005
  9. PathWays PACommunity Outreach Specialist1998 — 2002

Education

  1. Jack Welch Management InstituteMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Leadership2014 — 2016
  2. La Salle UniversityM.A. Professional Communications Certificate, Professional Communications2001 — 2004
  3. Temple UniversityB.A., Journalism1986 — 1990
  4. Citizens Planning InstituteCertificate, City/Urban2011

Skills & more

Public Speaking50Leadership12Strategic Planning1Entrepreneurship DevelopmentLead Generation1Due Diligence1Entrepreneurship61Lifestyle Coaching4Sustainability Strategy1Crisis Intervention6Start-ups16Social Entrepreneurship12
+12 moreWriting CoachSustainabilityBook CoachingEnergy EfficiencyNonprofitsEditingFundraisingMarketingEvent PlanningProgram ManagementTrainingSocial Media
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership Essentials — Babson College

From Tanya's professional profile.

Colleagues at Phirst Market Ventures

Diane Cornman-Levy
Co-Founder at Phirst Market Ventures
Jason Ray
Co-Founder at Phirst Market Ventures

Frequently asked questions

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.

Same school

Also attended La Salle University10

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Also attended Temple University28

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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