We envision a world where social and economic disparities no longer exist.
Live the mission
Results are Our Compass
We are all about intentional decision-making rooted in our shared vision of a more just world. We live it out in everything we do.
Stronger united
Empathy is Our Strength
We aim for more collaboration, less competition. Transparency, empathy & grace are how we get there. We are stronger united.
Relentless innovation
Innovation is Our Passion
We aren’t just problem solvers, we are problem optimizers. Challenges open the door for innovation, so we welcome them with open arms.
Courageous ownership
Courage in Our Leaders
Each person has the ability to affect change. We encourage everyone to take ownership of their space and be fearless in their leadership.
Real Breakthroughs. Real Results.
Funding secured by portfolio companies
$15M+
Jobs created by portfolio companies
200+
Equity–free grants issued to cohort companies
$300k
Female founders who've participated in DivInc's programming
62%
Meet
the
people
behind
DivInc
our Leadership
Tauri Laws-Phillips
Chief Executive Officer
Kenny Ozuna, Ph.D.
Vice President Finance/Operations
Stephenie Staton
Chief of Staff
our Team
Chastiny Akinyemi
Program Director
Rishi Green
Marketing Coordinator
Gabriel Rucker
Program Manager
Kwame Boler
Entreprenuer in Residence
our Board
Kate Williams
Board Chair
Mark Philip
Board Vice-Chair
Preston L. James
Founder & Strategic Advisor
Brandon Middleton–Pratt
Board Member
Rajiv Bala
Board Member
Steve Goldsmith
Board Member
Chris Hyams
Board Member
Alina Sanchez
Board Member
Anthony Gantt
Board Member
Ian Burk
Board Member
Leah Mayo
Board Member
Connecting, Funding, & Scaling
In 2016, DivInc set out to create change within the startup ecosystem community. Our mission is to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship. We are growing and expanding our programming locally, regionally, and nationally.
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