Defy Ventures
Industry: Nonprofit organization
DescriptionDefy Ventures is a United States-based 501 nonprofit organization founded in 2010. The organization's goal is to address the social problems of mass incarceration, recidivism, and related issues by ... Founder: Catherine Hoke Founded: 2010 CEO: Catherine Hoke (Oct 2010–) Area served: United States of America Location: New York City, United States Type of business: Non-governmental organization
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Defy Ventures Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Pradhyo Bijja Pradhyo Bijja's Defy Ventures Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Full stack Developer
Industry Investment Management
Experience
New York Life Investment Management August 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures June 2015 - August 2015
New York University June 2014 - May 2015
New York University June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
C, C++, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Programming, Linux, Troubleshooting, HTML, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, VHDL, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Python, Networking, SQL, JavaScript, Django, EDX
Education
New York University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Telecommunication Networks, 3.8/4
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College Of Engineering 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communication Engineering, 3.3/4
New York Life Investment Management August 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures June 2015 - August 2015
New York University June 2014 - May 2015
New York University June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
C, C++, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Programming, Linux, Troubleshooting, HTML, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, VHDL, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Python, Networking, SQL, JavaScript, Django, EDX
Education
New York University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Telecommunication Networks, 3.8/4
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College Of Engineering 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communication Engineering, 3.3/4
Jeremy Harper's Defy Ventures Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Principal at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
ER Accelerator December 2012 - Present
SCO Family of Services January 2013 - Present
Defy Ventures October 2013 - Present
Brown University October 2013 - May 2014
Booz Allen Hamilton June 2011 - December 2012
Unilever May 2010 - September 2010
Albourne Partners June 2009 - August 2009
t5m.com May 2008 - August 2008
The Backpage January 2005 - July 2008
Mother July 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Analytics, Start-ups, Table Tennis, Strategic Partnerships, Management Consulting, Marketing, Rugby, Digital Media, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Social Media
Education
Brown University
Commerce, Organizations and Entrepreneurship
St. Paul's School, London
ER Accelerator December 2012 - Present
SCO Family of Services January 2013 - Present
Defy Ventures October 2013 - Present
Brown University October 2013 - May 2014
Booz Allen Hamilton June 2011 - December 2012
Unilever May 2010 - September 2010
Albourne Partners June 2009 - August 2009
t5m.com May 2008 - August 2008
The Backpage January 2005 - July 2008
Mother July 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Analytics, Start-ups, Table Tennis, Strategic Partnerships, Management Consulting, Marketing, Rugby, Digital Media, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Social Media
Education
Brown University
Commerce, Organizations and Entrepreneurship
St. Paul's School, London
Melissa Gelber-O'Dell Melissa Gelber-O'Dell's Defy Ventures Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Director of CEO YNLCalifornia at Defy Ventures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Defy Ventures September 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures March 2015 - Present
San Francisco State University November 2014 - Present
Leaders in Community Alternatives January 2013 - March 2015
Center for Court Innovation January 2011 - December 2012
Center for Court Innovation 2009 - 2011
Center for Court Innovation May 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Program Development, Grants, Community Organizing, Social Services, Youth Development, Community Development, Fundraising, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Research, Policy Analysis, Case Management, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Event Planning, Community Engagement, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, Policy, Strategic Planning, Management, Teaching
Education
NYU 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Social Work and Public Policy
Franklin & Marshall College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Defy Ventures September 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures March 2015 - Present
San Francisco State University November 2014 - Present
Leaders in Community Alternatives January 2013 - March 2015
Center for Court Innovation January 2011 - December 2012
Center for Court Innovation 2009 - 2011
Center for Court Innovation May 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Program Development, Grants, Community Organizing, Social Services, Youth Development, Community Development, Fundraising, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Research, Policy Analysis, Case Management, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Event Planning, Community Engagement, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, Policy, Strategic Planning, Management, Teaching
Education
NYU 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Social Work and Public Policy
Franklin & Marshall College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Jonathan Carter Jonathan Carter's Defy Ventures Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Marketing Services Consultant at Certishop
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Certishop June 2008 - Present
Via the Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse October 2002 - Present
StreetWise Partners 2012 - 2012
Defy Ventures 2012 - 2012
Project Renewal April 2004 - September 2008
Skills
Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Community Outreach, Case Managment, Career Counseling, Youth Development, Public Speaking, Training, Nonprofits, Chemical Dependency, Leadership Development, Substance Abuse..., Harm Reduction, Workforce Development, Fundraising, Program Development, Community Organizing, Treatment, Motivational..., Staff Development, Therapists, Addiction Recovery, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Vocational..., Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Conflict Resolution, Therapeutic Crisis..., Biopsychosocial..., Resume Writing, Co-occurring Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Case Management Services, Grants, Workshop Facilitation, Case Management, Program Evaluation, Relapse Prevention, Family Services, Crisis, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Dual Diagnosis, Counseling Psychology, CBT
Education
State University of New York - System 1988 — 2012
General Equivalency Diploma, Economics/Social Studies
Certishop June 2008 - Present
Via the Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse October 2002 - Present
StreetWise Partners 2012 - 2012
Defy Ventures 2012 - 2012
Project Renewal April 2004 - September 2008
Skills
Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Community Outreach, Case Managment, Career Counseling, Youth Development, Public Speaking, Training, Nonprofits, Chemical Dependency, Leadership Development, Substance Abuse..., Harm Reduction, Workforce Development, Fundraising, Program Development, Community Organizing, Treatment, Motivational..., Staff Development, Therapists, Addiction Recovery, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Vocational..., Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Conflict Resolution, Therapeutic Crisis..., Biopsychosocial..., Resume Writing, Co-occurring Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Case Management Services, Grants, Workshop Facilitation, Case Management, Program Evaluation, Relapse Prevention, Family Services, Crisis, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Dual Diagnosis, Counseling Psychology, CBT
Education
State University of New York - System 1988 — 2012
General Equivalency Diploma, Economics/Social Studies
Efren Roman Efren Roman's Defy Ventures Experience 2013 - 2013
Job
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Urban Geek Tech January 2012 - Present
Defy Ventures 2013 - 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, PowerPoint, HTML, Outlook, English, Photoshop, Research, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Windows, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College 2012 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Industrial Engineering
Defy Ventures 2012 — 2013
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Defy Ventures 2012 — 2013
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Urban Geek Tech January 2012 - Present
Defy Ventures 2013 - 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, PowerPoint, HTML, Outlook, English, Photoshop, Research, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Windows, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College 2012 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Industrial Engineering
Defy Ventures 2012 — 2013
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Defy Ventures 2012 — 2013
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
William Spisak's Defy Ventures Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Development Research Analyst at Defy Ventures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Defy Ventures January 2015 - Present
Fordham University May 2014 - August 2014
Council on Foreign Relations December 2013 - June 2014
YWCA of Queens June 2012 - December 2013
U.S. Department of State September 2013 - November 2013
The American Mideast Leadership Network January 2011 - February 2012
Forest Hills High School January 2010 - June 2010
Russell Sage Middle School September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
International Relations, Nonprofits, Translation, Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies, Curriculum Design, Data Analysis, Education, Grant Writing, International Economics, Program Management, Non-profits, Matlab, Program Development, Grants, SAS, Statistics, Statistical Data..., Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising
Education
Fordham University 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Political Economy and Development
Qalam Wa Lawh Center for Arabic Studies 2010 — 2010
Arabic
Queens College 2005 — 2010
B.A., History, Arabic, Secondary Education
Defy Ventures January 2015 - Present
Fordham University May 2014 - August 2014
Council on Foreign Relations December 2013 - June 2014
YWCA of Queens June 2012 - December 2013
U.S. Department of State September 2013 - November 2013
The American Mideast Leadership Network January 2011 - February 2012
Forest Hills High School January 2010 - June 2010
Russell Sage Middle School September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
International Relations, Nonprofits, Translation, Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies, Curriculum Design, Data Analysis, Education, Grant Writing, International Economics, Program Management, Non-profits, Matlab, Program Development, Grants, SAS, Statistics, Statistical Data..., Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising
Education
Fordham University 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Political Economy and Development
Qalam Wa Lawh Center for Arabic Studies 2010 — 2010
Arabic
Queens College 2005 — 2010
B.A., History, Arabic, Secondary Education
Rebecca Choi Rebecca Choi's Defy Ventures Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Social Impact Doer / Expert Manager of Chaos
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Defy Ventures June 2015 - Present
International Technological University (ITU) August 2013 - December 2014
ARCS Group LLC April 2008 - July 2013
M2 Holdings LLC August 2006 - April 2008
Fox Paine October 2004 - May 2006
TPG Capital August 2002 - September 2004
JPMorgan June 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Strategy, Financial Modeling, Management, Investments, Finance, Valuation, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Higher Education..., Non-profit..., Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, LBO, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Investment Banking, Operation Optimization, Leadership, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Non-profit Board..., Governance, Project Management, Negotiation, Budgeting, Organizational..., Risk Management, Operations Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Risk Assessment, Executive Management, Public Speaking, Corporate Finance
Education
Princeton University 1996 — 2000
BA, Political Economy
Defy Ventures June 2015 - Present
International Technological University (ITU) August 2013 - December 2014
ARCS Group LLC April 2008 - July 2013
M2 Holdings LLC August 2006 - April 2008
Fox Paine October 2004 - May 2006
TPG Capital August 2002 - September 2004
JPMorgan June 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Strategy, Financial Modeling, Management, Investments, Finance, Valuation, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Higher Education..., Non-profit..., Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, LBO, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Investment Banking, Operation Optimization, Leadership, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Non-profit Board..., Governance, Project Management, Negotiation, Budgeting, Organizational..., Risk Management, Operations Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Risk Assessment, Executive Management, Public Speaking, Corporate Finance
Education
Princeton University 1996 — 2000
BA, Political Economy
Osei Long Osei Long's Defy Ventures Experience June 2013 - July 2014
Job CATALYST
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Catalyst City August 2014 - Present
Defy Ventures June 2013 - July 2014
Apex Systems July 2013 - January 2014
Self Employed September 2012 - March 2013
Serv Behavioral Health System 2008 - 2011
Self September 2004 - November 2010
Centenary College Writing Center September 2005 - May 2008
Centenary College EOF Dept. July 2006 - August 2007
Centenary First Year Programs August 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Office Administration, Multi Tasking, Creative Writing, Motivational Speaking, Business Planning, Budget Reconciliation, Business Strategy, Event Planning, Coordinating Events, Career Counseling, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Government Liason, Critical Thinking, Networking, Close Attention to..., Case Management, Entrepreneurship
Education
Centenary College 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology, 2.9
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Theology/Theological Studies
Catalyst City August 2014 - Present
Defy Ventures June 2013 - July 2014
Apex Systems July 2013 - January 2014
Self Employed September 2012 - March 2013
Serv Behavioral Health System 2008 - 2011
Self September 2004 - November 2010
Centenary College Writing Center September 2005 - May 2008
Centenary College EOF Dept. July 2006 - August 2007
Centenary First Year Programs August 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Office Administration, Multi Tasking, Creative Writing, Motivational Speaking, Business Planning, Budget Reconciliation, Business Strategy, Event Planning, Coordinating Events, Career Counseling, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Government Liason, Critical Thinking, Networking, Close Attention to..., Case Management, Entrepreneurship
Education
Centenary College 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology, 2.9
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Theology/Theological Studies
Russell Tucker's Defy Ventures Experience August 2012 - June 2013
Job Counselor at American Friends Service Committee
Industry Human Resources
Experience
American Friends Service Committee October 2013 - Present
College Initiative August 2013 - October 2013
Defy Ventures August 2012 - June 2013
Literacy Volunteers of America June 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Creative Writer, Motivational Speaking, Fundraising, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Poetry, Social Media, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Research, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Outlook, Public Relations, Training, Program Management, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Program Development, Creative Writing, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Organizational...
Education
Defy Ventures 2012 — 2013
business certification, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
The Resource Training & Counseling Center 2012 — 2013
CASAC-T, Human Resources Management and Services, Graduated
Canisius College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Marist College 1985 — 1988
Juvenile Justice Certificate, Criminal Justice/Political science
American Friends Service Committee October 2013 - Present
College Initiative August 2013 - October 2013
Defy Ventures August 2012 - June 2013
Literacy Volunteers of America June 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Creative Writer, Motivational Speaking, Fundraising, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Poetry, Social Media, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Research, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Outlook, Public Relations, Training, Program Management, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Program Development, Creative Writing, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Organizational...
Education
Defy Ventures 2012 — 2013
business certification, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
The Resource Training & Counseling Center 2012 — 2013
CASAC-T, Human Resources Management and Services, Graduated
Canisius College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Marist College 1985 — 1988
Juvenile Justice Certificate, Criminal Justice/Political science
Alvin Banks Alvin Banks's Defy Ventures Experience February 2012 - August 2012
Job Tools Usage and Mechanical Skills Instructor at The Consortium For Worker Education
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
The Consortium For Worker Education August 2012 - Present
The Osborne Association March 2012 - August 2012
Defy Ventures February 2012 - August 2012
Restoration Hardware February 2006 - July 2007
Jered Enterprises, Inc. November 1988 - February 2002
Skills
BPI Certified as a..., Certified Residential..., Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sustainability, Team Building, PowerPoint, Management, Fundraising, Teaching, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Training, Event Planning, Program Development, Coaching, Green Building, Social Media, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Energy Efficiency, Resume Writing, Leadership Development, Policy, Sustainable Energy, Research, Grants, Organizational..., Editing, Community Development, Career Counseling, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Design, Sustainability..., Conflict Resolution, Sustainable Development, Project Planning, Sustainable Business, Budgets, Energy Audits, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Education
Education
CUNY Bronx Community College 2011 — 2013
Virginia Union University 1982 — 1985
The Consortium For Worker Education August 2012 - Present
The Osborne Association March 2012 - August 2012
Defy Ventures February 2012 - August 2012
Restoration Hardware February 2006 - July 2007
Jered Enterprises, Inc. November 1988 - February 2002
Skills
BPI Certified as a..., Certified Residential..., Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sustainability, Team Building, PowerPoint, Management, Fundraising, Teaching, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Training, Event Planning, Program Development, Coaching, Green Building, Social Media, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Energy Efficiency, Resume Writing, Leadership Development, Policy, Sustainable Energy, Research, Grants, Organizational..., Editing, Community Development, Career Counseling, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Design, Sustainability..., Conflict Resolution, Sustainable Development, Project Planning, Sustainable Business, Budgets, Energy Audits, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Education
Education
CUNY Bronx Community College 2011 — 2013
Virginia Union University 1982 — 1985
Abby Staible Abby Staible's Defy Ventures Experience August 2013 - June 2014
Job Physician Assistant at Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center June 2013 - Present
Epic Experience June 2012 - June 2015
Defy Ventures August 2013 - June 2014
Huntsman Cancer Institute February 2008 - June 2013
First Descents 2009 - 2011
Skills
Medicine, Leadership, Physician Assistants, Communication, Visionary, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Inspiring People, People Development, Hematologic Malignancies, Bone Marrow..., Nonprofits, EMR, ACLS, Volunteer Management, Healthcare, Family Medicine, Hospitals, Internal Medicine
Education
Emory University School of Medicine 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MSc), Physician Assistant
Calvin College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center June 2013 - Present
Epic Experience June 2012 - June 2015
Defy Ventures August 2013 - June 2014
Huntsman Cancer Institute February 2008 - June 2013
First Descents 2009 - 2011
Skills
Medicine, Leadership, Physician Assistants, Communication, Visionary, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Inspiring People, People Development, Hematologic Malignancies, Bone Marrow..., Nonprofits, EMR, ACLS, Volunteer Management, Healthcare, Family Medicine, Hospitals, Internal Medicine
Education
Emory University School of Medicine 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MSc), Physician Assistant
Calvin College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Coss Marte's Defy Ventures Experience June 2013 - Present
Job CEO/ Founder of ConBody by CossAthletics LLC
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
ConBody by CossAthletics January 2014 - Present
Defy Ventures June 2013 - Present
Goodwill Industries International June 2013 - June 2015
Skills
Technical: Strong..., Youth Development, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fitness Training, Case Managment, Adolescents, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Fitness, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Entrepreneurship, Grants, Leadership, Social Services, Training, Case Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Speaking
Education
Marist College 2011 — 2012
Borough of Manhattan Community College 2007 — 2009
28 credits, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Nativity MIssion Center 1996 — 1999
Nativity MIssion Center
ConBody by CossAthletics January 2014 - Present
Defy Ventures June 2013 - Present
Goodwill Industries International June 2013 - June 2015
Skills
Technical: Strong..., Youth Development, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fitness Training, Case Managment, Adolescents, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Fitness, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Entrepreneurship, Grants, Leadership, Social Services, Training, Case Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Speaking
Education
Marist College 2011 — 2012
Borough of Manhattan Community College 2007 — 2009
28 credits, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Nativity MIssion Center 1996 — 1999
Nativity MIssion Center
Peter Canady Peter Canady's Defy Ventures Experience 2014 - 2014
Job Marketing strategist that specializes in growing revenue through strategic partnerships and digital channels
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Equinox July 2014 - Present
Peteyourword January 2011 - Present
Defy Ventures 2014 - 2014
vebo fitness 2012 - 2012
Skills
Social Media, Web Marketing, SEM, Email Marketing, PPC, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Content Marketing, B2B Marketing, Interactive Marketing, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Social Networking, Facebook, Web Analytics, Marketing, Online Marketing
Education
College of New Rochelle 2007 — 2009
Georgia Southern University 2004 — 2006
East Coweta
Equinox July 2014 - Present
Peteyourword January 2011 - Present
Defy Ventures 2014 - 2014
vebo fitness 2012 - 2012
Skills
Social Media, Web Marketing, SEM, Email Marketing, PPC, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Content Marketing, B2B Marketing, Interactive Marketing, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Social Networking, Facebook, Web Analytics, Marketing, Online Marketing
Education
College of New Rochelle 2007 — 2009
Georgia Southern University 2004 — 2006
East Coweta
Robert Crawford's Defy Ventures Experience July 2012 - May 2013
Job Chef
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Noel's Kitchen Inc. September 2010 - Present
Defy Ventures July 2012 - May 2013
Piccadilly Cafeterias April 2000 - September 2004
FoodService.com 1999 - 2000
The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel March 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, Facebook, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Research, Customer Service, English, Training, Nonprofits, Leadership, Cuisine, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Restaurants, Coaching, Social Networking, Catering, Food, Budgets, Cooking, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Menu Development, Chef, Event Management, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Team Building, Pastry, Time Management, Supervisory Skills, Hotels, Management, Hiring, Inventory Management, Parties, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Menu Engineering, Food Cost Management, Food Cost Analysis
Education
Monroe College 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Noel's Kitchen Inc. September 2010 - Present
Defy Ventures July 2012 - May 2013
Piccadilly Cafeterias April 2000 - September 2004
FoodService.com 1999 - 2000
The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel March 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, Facebook, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Research, Customer Service, English, Training, Nonprofits, Leadership, Cuisine, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Restaurants, Coaching, Social Networking, Catering, Food, Budgets, Cooking, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Menu Development, Chef, Event Management, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Team Building, Pastry, Time Management, Supervisory Skills, Hotels, Management, Hiring, Inventory Management, Parties, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Menu Engineering, Food Cost Management, Food Cost Analysis
Education
Monroe College 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Krysta Camp's Defy Ventures Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Events Intern at Women Moving Millions
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Women Moving Millions July 2015 - Present
Thinking Caps Group December 2013 - Present
NYU Sociology Department June 2015 - August 2015
Defy Ventures September 2014 - December 2014
American Eagle Outfitters June 2012 - December 2013
Personal Tutor 2010 - December 2013
Reasor's March 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Academic Tutoring, Mathematics, Sociology, Nonprofits, Sales, Customer Service, Writing, Research, Tutoring, Event Planning, Facebook, Leadership, Teamwork
Education
New York University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Mathematics
Oklahoma Baptist University 2011 — 2013
Mathematics, Sociology
Women Moving Millions July 2015 - Present
Thinking Caps Group December 2013 - Present
NYU Sociology Department June 2015 - August 2015
Defy Ventures September 2014 - December 2014
American Eagle Outfitters June 2012 - December 2013
Personal Tutor 2010 - December 2013
Reasor's March 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Academic Tutoring, Mathematics, Sociology, Nonprofits, Sales, Customer Service, Writing, Research, Tutoring, Event Planning, Facebook, Leadership, Teamwork
Education
New York University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Mathematics
Oklahoma Baptist University 2011 — 2013
Mathematics, Sociology
Jeffrey Ewell Jeffrey Ewell's Defy Ventures Experience 2011 - 2013
Job CEO at Smart People Cheat, Inc.
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Smart People Cheat, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Impact Music Group, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Gotham Studios Group, Inc. June 2008 - Present
Defy Ventures 2011 - 2013
Cablevision August 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Front-end, Graphic Design, Incorporation Services, Business Development, Business Strategy, Online Advertising, Digital Illustration, Branding & Identity, Illustration, Call Center Development, Customer Acquisition, Nonprofits, Start-up Ventures, Venture Capital, Execution of Business..., Donor Management, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Public Speaking, Leadership, Web Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Brand Development, Customer Service, Social Networking, Web Design, Creative Direction, Multimedia, Film, Social Media, WordPress, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, SEO, Dreamweaver, User Interface Design, Facebook, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mac, Online Marketing
Education
Fordham University 1998 — 2000
York Preparatory
High School Diploma, Pre-college studies
Barnard
Smart People Cheat, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Impact Music Group, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Gotham Studios Group, Inc. June 2008 - Present
Defy Ventures 2011 - 2013
Cablevision August 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Front-end, Graphic Design, Incorporation Services, Business Development, Business Strategy, Online Advertising, Digital Illustration, Branding & Identity, Illustration, Call Center Development, Customer Acquisition, Nonprofits, Start-up Ventures, Venture Capital, Execution of Business..., Donor Management, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Public Speaking, Leadership, Web Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Brand Development, Customer Service, Social Networking, Web Design, Creative Direction, Multimedia, Film, Social Media, WordPress, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, SEO, Dreamweaver, User Interface Design, Facebook, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mac, Online Marketing
Education
Fordham University 1998 — 2000
York Preparatory
High School Diploma, Pre-college studies
Barnard
Antwoin Gutierrez's Defy Ventures Experience 2014 - 2014
Job Pastry Chef on the Rise
Industry Food Production
Experience
Pain D'Avignon January 2015 - Present
The Doe Fund,Inc January 2014 - January 2015
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group October 2013 - January 2014
Defy Ventures 2014 - 2014
Zaro's Baker October 2012 - October 2013
La Pain Quotidian August 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Food, Food Safety, Cooking, Culinary Skills, Baking, Food Industry, Food Service, Microsoft Word, Recipes, Catering, HACCP, PowerPoint, Sales, Culinary Education, Sales Operations, Pastry, Chef, Training, Bakery
Education
Defy Ventures 2014 — 2015
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
The C.H.O.W. Institute 2013 — 2013
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
The Doe Fund Inc. 2011 — 2012
Food Protection Certified, NRA ServSafe Managers Edition Certification, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Southern Westchester BOCES 2006 — 2006
GED, General Studies, 2740
Kingsborough Community College
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Pain D'Avignon January 2015 - Present
The Doe Fund,Inc January 2014 - January 2015
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group October 2013 - January 2014
Defy Ventures 2014 - 2014
Zaro's Baker October 2012 - October 2013
La Pain Quotidian August 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Food, Food Safety, Cooking, Culinary Skills, Baking, Food Industry, Food Service, Microsoft Word, Recipes, Catering, HACCP, PowerPoint, Sales, Culinary Education, Sales Operations, Pastry, Chef, Training, Bakery
Education
Defy Ventures 2014 — 2015
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
The C.H.O.W. Institute 2013 — 2013
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
The Doe Fund Inc. 2011 — 2012
Food Protection Certified, NRA ServSafe Managers Edition Certification, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Southern Westchester BOCES 2006 — 2006
GED, General Studies, 2740
Kingsborough Community College
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Delisha Grant Delisha Grant's Defy Ventures Experience December 2014 - August 2015
Job Business Development | Legal Counsel | Social Entrepreneurship | Recruiting
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Law Office of Delisha J. Grant, P.C. February 2012 - Present
Defy Ventures December 2014 - August 2015
Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP February 2010 - February 2012
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly May 2007 - August 2008
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals January 2005 - February 2006
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals October 2003 - December 2004
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2003
BA, International Relations
The Law Office of Delisha J. Grant, P.C. February 2012 - Present
Defy Ventures December 2014 - August 2015
Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP February 2010 - February 2012
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly May 2007 - August 2008
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals January 2005 - February 2006
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals October 2003 - December 2004
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2003
BA, International Relations
Lindsay Freeman Avagliano Lindsay Freeman Avagliano's Defy Ventures Experience January 2015 - June 2015
Job Corporate Governance | Venture & Impact Investing | Pro Bono Legal Services | Nonprofits | Social Entrepreneurship
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Defy Ventures January 2015 - June 2015
Lowenstein Sandler LLP December 2012 - January 2015
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP January 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Venture Capital, Start-ups, Corporate Law, Asset Management, Management, Nonprofits
Education
The University of Chicago 2007 — 2010
J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2006
B.A.
Defy Ventures January 2015 - June 2015
Lowenstein Sandler LLP December 2012 - January 2015
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP January 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Venture Capital, Start-ups, Corporate Law, Asset Management, Management, Nonprofits
Education
The University of Chicago 2007 — 2010
J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2006
B.A.
Sam Yarabek Sam Yarabek's Defy Ventures Experience June 2014 - October 2014
Job Instructional Designer at Defy Ventures
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Defy Ventures June 2014 - October 2014
Borne Digital January 2013 - June 2014
Brooklyn Technical High School September 2013 - January 2014
Center School January 2013 - May 2013
Anne Edelstein Literary Agency March 2012 - June 2012
Ad Hoc Barcelona March 2010 - March 2012
The Ross Institute September 2008 - December 2009
The Loafer September 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Editing, Writing, Grant Writing, Product Development, Classroom, Research, Spanish-speaking, Tutoring, Journalism
Education
Columbia University Teachers College 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Colorado College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York 2013 — 2013
Creative Writing
The New School 2008 — 2009
Creative Writing
Defy Ventures June 2014 - October 2014
Borne Digital January 2013 - June 2014
Brooklyn Technical High School September 2013 - January 2014
Center School January 2013 - May 2013
Anne Edelstein Literary Agency March 2012 - June 2012
Ad Hoc Barcelona March 2010 - March 2012
The Ross Institute September 2008 - December 2009
The Loafer September 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Editing, Writing, Grant Writing, Product Development, Classroom, Research, Spanish-speaking, Tutoring, Journalism
Education
Columbia University Teachers College 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Colorado College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York 2013 — 2013
Creative Writing
The New School 2008 — 2009
Creative Writing
Rachelle Samson Oribio Rachelle Samson Oribio's Defy Ventures Experience July 2013 - May 2014
Job Entrepreneurship l Startups l Strategy l Business Development l Program Management l Management Consulting
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Techstars February 2015 - Present
Mayo Families' Connection - Section of the Alice Mayo Society of Mayo Clinic January 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota August 2014 - February 2015
Mayo Clinic Business Accelerator July 2014 - January 2015
Defy Ventures July 2013 - May 2014
Border Crossers October 2010 - May 2014
Women's Initiative December 2012 - April 2014
Dream Workshop February 2013 - June 2013
TechnoServe April 2012 - September 2012
Project SPARK October 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, International..., Business Process..., Social Justice, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Operations Management, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Spanish, Proposal Writing, Non-profits, Business Planning, Governance, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Business Development, Nonprofits, Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Integration, Event Management, Project Management, Analysis, Training, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Corporate Social..., Consulting, Market Research, Finance, Venture Capital, Philanthropy, Sales, Social Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Program Development, Grant Writing, Change Management
Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra 2008 — 2010
Masters, MBA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Business Information Technology - Operations Management
SUNY Levin Institute 2013 — 2013
JumpStart NYC Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Techstars February 2015 - Present
Mayo Families' Connection - Section of the Alice Mayo Society of Mayo Clinic January 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota August 2014 - February 2015
Mayo Clinic Business Accelerator July 2014 - January 2015
Defy Ventures July 2013 - May 2014
Border Crossers October 2010 - May 2014
Women's Initiative December 2012 - April 2014
Dream Workshop February 2013 - June 2013
TechnoServe April 2012 - September 2012
Project SPARK October 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, International..., Business Process..., Social Justice, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Operations Management, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Spanish, Proposal Writing, Non-profits, Business Planning, Governance, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Business Development, Nonprofits, Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Integration, Event Management, Project Management, Analysis, Training, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Corporate Social..., Consulting, Market Research, Finance, Venture Capital, Philanthropy, Sales, Social Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Program Development, Grant Writing, Change Management
Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra 2008 — 2010
Masters, MBA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Business Information Technology - Operations Management
SUNY Levin Institute 2013 — 2013
JumpStart NYC Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Rob Montrone Rob Montrone's Defy Ventures Experience June 2013 - December 2013
Job VP Product & Business Operations at CurationSoft
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
CurationSoft August 2013 - January 2015
Defy Ventures June 2013 - December 2013
Greenwich Media Group June 2012 - December 2013
ABC Television January 2012 - June 2012
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia July 1998 - January 2012
Skills
Digital Media, Television, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Entertainment, New Media, Video Production, Content Strategy, Broadcast, Business Development, Post Production, Video, Leadership, Business Strategy, Digital Video, Content Development, Marketing Strategy, Media Production, Producing, Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Management Consulting, Editing, Broadcast Television, Multimedia, Documentaries, Content Management, Web Video, Film, Venture Capital, Production Managment, Publishing, Digital Strategy, Start-up Consulting, Lean Startup, Managing Start-ups, Start-up Environment, Creative Direction, Digital Asset Management, Product Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Management
General Assembly
Product Management Immersive
New York University
BFA, Tisch School of the Arts, Film and Television Production
CurationSoft August 2013 - January 2015
Defy Ventures June 2013 - December 2013
Greenwich Media Group June 2012 - December 2013
ABC Television January 2012 - June 2012
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia July 1998 - January 2012
Skills
Digital Media, Television, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Entertainment, New Media, Video Production, Content Strategy, Broadcast, Business Development, Post Production, Video, Leadership, Business Strategy, Digital Video, Content Development, Marketing Strategy, Media Production, Producing, Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Management Consulting, Editing, Broadcast Television, Multimedia, Documentaries, Content Management, Web Video, Film, Venture Capital, Production Managment, Publishing, Digital Strategy, Start-up Consulting, Lean Startup, Managing Start-ups, Start-up Environment, Creative Direction, Digital Asset Management, Product Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Management
General Assembly
Product Management Immersive
New York University
BFA, Tisch School of the Arts, Film and Television Production
Catherine Hoke's Defy Ventures Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Founder & CEO, Defy Ventures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Defy Ventures October 2010 - Present
Prison Entrepreneurship Program May 2004 - December 2009
American Securities Capital Partners September 2002 - May 2005
Summit Partners September 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Nonprofits, Venture Capital, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Start-ups, Community Outreach, Training, Strategy, Business Strategy, Non-profits, Social Media, Small Business, Investments, Public Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Marketing, Business Development, Business Planning, Customer Service, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Negotiation, Online Learning
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1995 — 1999
BS - Business, Business
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1995 — 1999
BS - Business, Business
Defy Ventures October 2010 - Present
Prison Entrepreneurship Program May 2004 - December 2009
American Securities Capital Partners September 2002 - May 2005
Summit Partners September 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Nonprofits, Venture Capital, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Start-ups, Community Outreach, Training, Strategy, Business Strategy, Non-profits, Social Media, Small Business, Investments, Public Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Marketing, Business Development, Business Planning, Customer Service, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Negotiation, Online Learning
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1995 — 1999
BS - Business, Business
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1995 — 1999
BS - Business, Business
Samantha Bosalavage Samantha Bosalavage's Defy Ventures Experience July 2013 - August 2013
Job Paralegal at the Capital Appeals Project and Outreach Coordinator at LCADP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
The Capital Appeals Project and the Louisiana Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty September 2015 - Present
The Promise of Justice Initiative August 2014 - August 2015
AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps August 2014 - August 2015
Mason Center for Social Entrepreneurship June 2014 - July 2014
Tulane University September 2013 - May 2014
Defy Ventures July 2013 - August 2013
Mason Center for Social Entrepreneurship June 2013 - July 2013
National Criminal Justice Association January 2013 - May 2013
Re-Nuble January 2013 - May 2013
TED Conferences August 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Hebrew, Wellness, Research, Social Change, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Program Management, Bartending, Community Outreach, Entrepreneurship, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Sustainability
Education
Tulane University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology and Social Policy & Practice, 4.0
George Mason University 2013 — 2013
Social Innovation Program
American University 2012 — 2012
Transforming Communities
Solomon Schechter School of Westchester 2006 — 2010
Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School 1996 — 2006
The Capital Appeals Project and the Louisiana Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty September 2015 - Present
The Promise of Justice Initiative August 2014 - August 2015
AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps August 2014 - August 2015
Mason Center for Social Entrepreneurship June 2014 - July 2014
Tulane University September 2013 - May 2014
Defy Ventures July 2013 - August 2013
Mason Center for Social Entrepreneurship June 2013 - July 2013
National Criminal Justice Association January 2013 - May 2013
Re-Nuble January 2013 - May 2013
TED Conferences August 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Hebrew, Wellness, Research, Social Change, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Program Management, Bartending, Community Outreach, Entrepreneurship, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Sustainability
Education
Tulane University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology and Social Policy & Practice, 4.0
George Mason University 2013 — 2013
Social Innovation Program
American University 2012 — 2012
Transforming Communities
Solomon Schechter School of Westchester 2006 — 2010
Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School 1996 — 2006
Adrian Elias Adrian Elias's Defy Ventures Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Chief Executive Officer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Top Of The Class Music Group, LLC September 2013 - Present
US Navy January 2007 - January 2013
Defy Ventures 2013 - 2013
Skills
Military, Navy, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Military Experience, Government, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Teamwork, Supervisory Skills, Leadership, Weapons Handling, Military Training, Tactics, PowerPoint, Research, Spanish-speaking, Personnel Supervision, Military Logistics, DoD, Combat, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Resource Management, Music Industry, Hip Hop, Emcee
Education
Fordham University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Top Of The Class Music Group, LLC September 2013 - Present
US Navy January 2007 - January 2013
Defy Ventures 2013 - 2013
Skills
Military, Navy, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Military Experience, Government, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Teamwork, Supervisory Skills, Leadership, Weapons Handling, Military Training, Tactics, PowerPoint, Research, Spanish-speaking, Personnel Supervision, Military Logistics, DoD, Combat, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Resource Management, Music Industry, Hip Hop, Emcee
Education
Fordham University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Anna Kohn, MPA Anna Kohn, MPA's Defy Ventures Experience September 2011 - August 2012
Job Director at Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue; Adjunct Professor at Jackson College via Macomb Correctional Facility
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Jackson College February 2015 - Present
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue September 2012 - Present
Anna Kohn and Associates August 2011 - Present
Defy Ventures September 2011 - August 2012
National Urban Fellows, Inc. June 2010 - November 2011
Fulton County Government September 2010 - May 2011
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries October 2008 - June 2010
State of Michigan February 2007 - October 2008
Michigan Coordinated Campaign June 2006 - December 2006
Sander Levin for U.S. Congress (MI-12) 2003 - 2004
Skills
Grant Writing, Social Media, Performance Management, Events Organizing, Community Organizing, Campaign Planning, Public Administration, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Urban Regeneration, Urban Studies, Urban Economics, Detroit, Charitable Giving..., Private Foundations, Prisons, Proposal Writing, Creative Writing, Writing, Writing Skills, Speech Writing, Events Organisation, Political Campaigns, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Leadership, Strategy, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Campaign Plans, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Organizational..., Training, Public Relations, Community Development, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Non-profit..., Grants, Policy, Program Evaluation, Government, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2010 — 2011
Masters, Public Administration
Hampshire College 2002 — 2006
BA, Detroitology
Jackson College February 2015 - Present
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue September 2012 - Present
Anna Kohn and Associates August 2011 - Present
Defy Ventures September 2011 - August 2012
National Urban Fellows, Inc. June 2010 - November 2011
Fulton County Government September 2010 - May 2011
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries October 2008 - June 2010
State of Michigan February 2007 - October 2008
Michigan Coordinated Campaign June 2006 - December 2006
Sander Levin for U.S. Congress (MI-12) 2003 - 2004
Skills
Grant Writing, Social Media, Performance Management, Events Organizing, Community Organizing, Campaign Planning, Public Administration, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Urban Regeneration, Urban Studies, Urban Economics, Detroit, Charitable Giving..., Private Foundations, Prisons, Proposal Writing, Creative Writing, Writing, Writing Skills, Speech Writing, Events Organisation, Political Campaigns, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Leadership, Strategy, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Campaign Plans, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Organizational..., Training, Public Relations, Community Development, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Non-profit..., Grants, Policy, Program Evaluation, Government, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2010 — 2011
Masters, Public Administration
Hampshire College 2002 — 2006
BA, Detroitology
Jess Breen's Defy Ventures Experience September 2014 - February 2015
Job Senior Copywriter at Specialty Access International
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Brooklyn Animal Action July 2013 - Present
Specialty Access International March 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures September 2014 - February 2015
Mosaic Group at FCB Health February 2014 - August 2014
FCB Health November 2013 - February 2014
Managed Edge at Havas Life October 2013 - November 2013
Entree Health - A CDM Group Company July 2012 - July 2013
You Can Thrive! January 2012 - December 2012
Joonbug.com May 2012 - September 2012
Alex Jamieson May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Research, Writing, Editing, Excel, Non-profits, Statistics, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Social Media, Outlook, SPSS, Data Analysis, Administration, Marketing Communications, Database Management, Online Marketing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Editorial, Blogging
Education
City University of New York-Baruch College 2010 — 2011
Masters in Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis
Manhattan College 2005 — 2009
B.A. Peace Studies, Political Philosophy, Environmental Studies
Brooklyn Animal Action July 2013 - Present
Specialty Access International March 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures September 2014 - February 2015
Mosaic Group at FCB Health February 2014 - August 2014
FCB Health November 2013 - February 2014
Managed Edge at Havas Life October 2013 - November 2013
Entree Health - A CDM Group Company July 2012 - July 2013
You Can Thrive! January 2012 - December 2012
Joonbug.com May 2012 - September 2012
Alex Jamieson May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Research, Writing, Editing, Excel, Non-profits, Statistics, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Social Media, Outlook, SPSS, Data Analysis, Administration, Marketing Communications, Database Management, Online Marketing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Editorial, Blogging
Education
City University of New York-Baruch College 2010 — 2011
Masters in Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis
Manhattan College 2005 — 2009
B.A. Peace Studies, Political Philosophy, Environmental Studies
Brian Moll Brian Moll's Defy Ventures Experience 2015 - Present
Job Executive Director, Bay Area at Defy Ventures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Colin Erhardt Colin Erhardt's Defy Ventures Experience April 2014 - February 2015
Job Associate at Tapestry Networks
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Tapestry Networks February 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures April 2014 - February 2015
IBM October 2012 - March 2014
The Conference Board June 2011 - August 2011
Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research January 2011 - June 2011
NBA Internship Program May 2010 - August 2010
The Fresh Air Fund May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Public Relations, Marketing, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Research, Strategic Communications, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Spanish, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Leadership
Education
Boston College 2008 — 2012
BA, Political Science, Economics
Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University 2010 — 2011
Russian Language, Political Science
Tapestry Networks February 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures April 2014 - February 2015
IBM October 2012 - March 2014
The Conference Board June 2011 - August 2011
Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research January 2011 - June 2011
NBA Internship Program May 2010 - August 2010
The Fresh Air Fund May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Public Relations, Marketing, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Research, Strategic Communications, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Spanish, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Leadership
Education
Boston College 2008 — 2012
BA, Political Science, Economics
Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University 2010 — 2011
Russian Language, Political Science
Annah Mason's Defy Ventures Experience December 2014 - May 2015
Job Writer/Editor | Program Manager | Community Builder
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Defy Ventures December 2014 - May 2015
Invisible Children Inc. 2013 - 2014
Downtown Women's Center 2010 - 2013
Equities Magazine 2007 - 2009
Yogi Times Magazine June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Nonprofits, International Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Leadership, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Editing, Training, Facebook, Community Development, Blogging
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo
B.A., Communications / Journalism & International Media
Defy Ventures December 2014 - May 2015
Invisible Children Inc. 2013 - 2014
Downtown Women's Center 2010 - 2013
Equities Magazine 2007 - 2009
Yogi Times Magazine June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Nonprofits, International Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Leadership, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Editing, Training, Facebook, Community Development, Blogging
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo
B.A., Communications / Journalism & International Media
Allie Fleming's Defy Ventures Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Web Designer + Frontend Developer
Industry Design
Experience
Defy Ventures June 2015 - Present
alliefleming.com January 2007 - Present
Startup Institute June 2015 - August 2015
ReviewTrackers June 2015 - August 2015
Verb DB March 2012 - July 2015
Salem Publishing March 2011 - March 2012
University of Kansas January 2010 - June 2010
Willow Creek Association 2008 - 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphic Design, Mac, Illustrator, Graphics, Social Media, Brochures, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Copywriting, HTML, Photography, Art Direction, Layout, Magazines, Packaging, Copy Editing, Logo Design, Web Design, Bootstrap, CSS, Graphic Recording, Joomla, CMS, Coda, Typography
Education
The University of Kansas 2006 — 2010
BFA, Visual Communication with emphasis in Graphic Design
Defy Ventures June 2015 - Present
alliefleming.com January 2007 - Present
Startup Institute June 2015 - August 2015
ReviewTrackers June 2015 - August 2015
Verb DB March 2012 - July 2015
Salem Publishing March 2011 - March 2012
University of Kansas January 2010 - June 2010
Willow Creek Association 2008 - 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphic Design, Mac, Illustrator, Graphics, Social Media, Brochures, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Copywriting, HTML, Photography, Art Direction, Layout, Magazines, Packaging, Copy Editing, Logo Design, Web Design, Bootstrap, CSS, Graphic Recording, Joomla, CMS, Coda, Typography
Education
The University of Kansas 2006 — 2010
BFA, Visual Communication with emphasis in Graphic Design
Lisa Rosen Lisa Rosen's Defy Ventures Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Online Video Producer/Project Manager at Defy Ventures
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Defy Ventures February 2015 - Present
Wowza Media Systems October 2014 - January 2015
Columbia University in the City of New York August 2014 - October 2014
Columbia University in the City of New York May 2013 - August 2014
JPMorgan Chase July 2011 - March 2013
92nd Street Y May 2008 - July 2011
92nd Street Y June 2004 - May 2008
The Museum of Modern Art January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Film, Video, Video Production
Education
New York University 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts, Cinema Studies
College of Charleston 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Fine Arts
Defy Ventures February 2015 - Present
Wowza Media Systems October 2014 - January 2015
Columbia University in the City of New York August 2014 - October 2014
Columbia University in the City of New York May 2013 - August 2014
JPMorgan Chase July 2011 - March 2013
92nd Street Y May 2008 - July 2011
92nd Street Y June 2004 - May 2008
The Museum of Modern Art January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Film, Video, Video Production
Education
New York University 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts, Cinema Studies
College of Charleston 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Fine Arts
Nic White, MSUA Nic White, MSUA's Defy Ventures Experience September 2012 - November 2012
Job Special Projects Coordinator at NYC Department of Education
Industry Government Administration
Experience
NYC Department of Education March 2013 - Present
FEMA December 2012 - March 2013
Defy Ventures September 2012 - November 2012
New York City Council March 2012 - May 2012
College Initiative January 2010 - March 2012
New York City 311 2005 - 2010
Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Program Development, Grants, Leadership, Public Speaking, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Research, Public Relations, Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Policy Analysis, Strategy, Staff Development, Social Media, Youth Development, Outlook, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Recruiting, Corporate Social..., Mentoring, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Adobe Connect, Corporate Branding, Marketing, Project Management, Community Outreach, Social Services, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Government, Social Media Marketing, Training, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Blogging, PowerPoint, Strategic Communications, Newsletters
Education
Coro Leadership New York 24 2012 — 2013
Hunter College 2008 — 2010
Masters, Urban Affairs
Hunter College 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Sociology
The Young Women's Leadership School
NYC Department of Education March 2013 - Present
FEMA December 2012 - March 2013
Defy Ventures September 2012 - November 2012
New York City Council March 2012 - May 2012
College Initiative January 2010 - March 2012
New York City 311 2005 - 2010
Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Program Development, Grants, Leadership, Public Speaking, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Research, Public Relations, Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Policy Analysis, Strategy, Staff Development, Social Media, Youth Development, Outlook, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Recruiting, Corporate Social..., Mentoring, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Adobe Connect, Corporate Branding, Marketing, Project Management, Community Outreach, Social Services, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Government, Social Media Marketing, Training, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Blogging, PowerPoint, Strategic Communications, Newsletters
Education
Coro Leadership New York 24 2012 — 2013
Hunter College 2008 — 2010
Masters, Urban Affairs
Hunter College 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Sociology
The Young Women's Leadership School
Gary Carini Gary Carini's Defy Ventures Experience 2012 - 2015
Job Associate Dean; Professor of Management and Executive Coach
Industry Education Management
Experience
Prison Entrepreneurship Program 2011 - Present
Baylor University June 2001 - Present
Gary Carini & Associates 1988 - Present
Defy Ventures 2012 - 2015
Defy Ventures 2012 - 2015
Prison Entrepreneurship Program 2011 - 2014
Prison Entrepreneurship Program 2011 - 2014
Skills
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Student Affairs, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Staff Development, University Teaching, Student Development, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Leadership, Social Media, Management, Fundraising, E-Learning, Analysis, Program Development, Policy, Curriculum Design, Distance Learning, Nonprofits, Management Consulting, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Editing, Volunteer Management, Academic Advising, Policy Analysis, Organizational..., Resume Writing, Educational Technology, PowerPoint, Team Building, Strategy, SPSS, Instructional Design, Coaching, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Training, Career Counseling, Workshop Facilitation, College Teaching
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1985 — 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Strategy & Organization Behavior
University of Southern California 1978 — 1980
MPA, Finance
University of California, Davis
BS, Zoology
Prison Entrepreneurship Program 2011 - Present
Baylor University June 2001 - Present
Gary Carini & Associates 1988 - Present
Defy Ventures 2012 - 2015
Defy Ventures 2012 - 2015
Prison Entrepreneurship Program 2011 - 2014
Prison Entrepreneurship Program 2011 - 2014
Skills
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Student Affairs, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Staff Development, University Teaching, Student Development, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Leadership, Social Media, Management, Fundraising, E-Learning, Analysis, Program Development, Policy, Curriculum Design, Distance Learning, Nonprofits, Management Consulting, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Editing, Volunteer Management, Academic Advising, Policy Analysis, Organizational..., Resume Writing, Educational Technology, PowerPoint, Team Building, Strategy, SPSS, Instructional Design, Coaching, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Training, Career Counseling, Workshop Facilitation, College Teaching
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1985 — 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Strategy & Organization Behavior
University of Southern California 1978 — 1980
MPA, Finance
University of California, Davis
BS, Zoology
Julie Jackson-Forsberg Julie Jackson-Forsberg's Defy Ventures Experience 2015 - Present
Job Vice President of Learning at Defy Ventures
Industry Education Management
Experience
Defy Ventures 2015 - Present
Critical Thinking Works 2011 - Present
Public Preparatory Network 2013 - 2015
Oracle Charter School 2003 - 2011
New York Charter Schools Resource Center 2004 - 2005
Buffalo Seminary 1999 - 2004
Skills
Charter Schools, Educational Leadership, Educational Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Data Analysis, Budgeting, Arts Integration, Technology Integration, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Instructional Design, Curriculum Writing, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Program Development, Special Education, Teaching, Research, Lesson Planning, Staff Development, K-12, Classroom Management, Classroom, Teacher Training, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Public Speaking, Editing, Program Management, Student Counseling, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Grants, Grant Writing, Nonprofits
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2010 — 2012
Executive MBA
Peabody College, Vanderbilt University 2006 — 2006
Fellow: Peabody Professional Institute, Charter School Leadership
Northeastern University 1994 — 1996
M.A, English; Composition Studies
Hamilton College 1986 — 1990
BA, Creative Writing, Chemistry
Defy Ventures 2015 - Present
Critical Thinking Works 2011 - Present
Public Preparatory Network 2013 - 2015
Oracle Charter School 2003 - 2011
New York Charter Schools Resource Center 2004 - 2005
Buffalo Seminary 1999 - 2004
Skills
Charter Schools, Educational Leadership, Educational Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Data Analysis, Budgeting, Arts Integration, Technology Integration, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Instructional Design, Curriculum Writing, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Program Development, Special Education, Teaching, Research, Lesson Planning, Staff Development, K-12, Classroom Management, Classroom, Teacher Training, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Public Speaking, Editing, Program Management, Student Counseling, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Grants, Grant Writing, Nonprofits
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2010 — 2012
Executive MBA
Peabody College, Vanderbilt University 2006 — 2006
Fellow: Peabody Professional Institute, Charter School Leadership
Northeastern University 1994 — 1996
M.A, English; Composition Studies
Hamilton College 1986 — 1990
BA, Creative Writing, Chemistry
La'Kesha Marshall La'Kesha Marshall's Defy Ventures Experience January 2011 - April 2013
Job Lead Consultant at AYD Consulting, Inc.
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
AYD Consulting, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Reaching For Stars Tutoring Service April 2014 - Present
Defy Ventures January 2011 - April 2013
Champion Learning Center February 2011 - June 2011
Urban Teaching Corps Inc September 2010 - May 2011
Future Leaders Institute December 2005 - August 2009
Urban Education Exchange 2003 - 2005
I Have a Dream Foundation September 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Non-profits, Bookkeeping, Human Resources
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2003 — 2005
MPA, Public Administration
Stony Brook University 1995 — 1998
BA, Econmics
University of Rochester 1994 — 1995
N/A, Psychology
Blair Academy 1991 — 1994
HS Diploma, 1994
AYD Consulting, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Reaching For Stars Tutoring Service April 2014 - Present
Defy Ventures January 2011 - April 2013
Champion Learning Center February 2011 - June 2011
Urban Teaching Corps Inc September 2010 - May 2011
Future Leaders Institute December 2005 - August 2009
Urban Education Exchange 2003 - 2005
I Have a Dream Foundation September 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Non-profits, Bookkeeping, Human Resources
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2003 — 2005
MPA, Public Administration
Stony Brook University 1995 — 1998
BA, Econmics
University of Rochester 1994 — 1995
N/A, Psychology
Blair Academy 1991 — 1994
HS Diploma, 1994
Elizabeth Lambos's Defy Ventures Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Vice President at Deutsche Bank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Deutsche Bank June 2014 - Present
Wingman (Formerly ProductStructure) March 2013 - Present
Defy Ventures February 2014 - Present
Deutsche Bank July 2008 - March 2013
Lehman Brothers Bank 2007 - 2007
Gabelli Asset Management 2003 - 2005
Skills
Financial Modeling, Equities, Fixed Income, Bloomberg, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Trading, Strategy, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Options, Analysis, Product Management
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2006 — 2008
MBA/MA, Lauder Program - Finance / Chinese
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2003 — 2007
BS/BA, Huntsman Program - Finance / East Asian Studies
Hackley 1990 — 2003
High School
Deutsche Bank June 2014 - Present
Wingman (Formerly ProductStructure) March 2013 - Present
Defy Ventures February 2014 - Present
Deutsche Bank July 2008 - March 2013
Lehman Brothers Bank 2007 - 2007
Gabelli Asset Management 2003 - 2005
Skills
Financial Modeling, Equities, Fixed Income, Bloomberg, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Trading, Strategy, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Options, Analysis, Product Management
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2006 — 2008
MBA/MA, Lauder Program - Finance / Chinese
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2003 — 2007
BS/BA, Huntsman Program - Finance / East Asian Studies
Hackley 1990 — 2003
High School
Melissa Shurkin's Defy Ventures Experience May 2011 - April 2013
Job Partnerships & Special Programs at Silver Lining, Ltd.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
CAMBA April 2014 - October 2014
Grameen PrimaCare May 2013 - October 2013
Defy Ventures May 2011 - April 2013
NYC Department of Education - NYC Teaching Fellows Program March 2008 - May 2011
Laurence A. Pagnoni & Associates 2005 - 2008
Laurence A. Pagnoni & Associates 2002 - 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Program Development, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Grants, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Educational Leadership, Strategy, Editing, Event Planning, Project Management
Education
General Assembly 2014 — 2014
Business Fundamentals and Tactics
Brandeis University, Heller - The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
MMHS, Nonprofit Management
Washington University in St. Louis
B.A. Psychology, Minor: Spanish
CAMBA April 2014 - October 2014
Grameen PrimaCare May 2013 - October 2013
Defy Ventures May 2011 - April 2013
NYC Department of Education - NYC Teaching Fellows Program March 2008 - May 2011
Laurence A. Pagnoni & Associates 2005 - 2008
Laurence A. Pagnoni & Associates 2002 - 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Program Development, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Grants, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Educational Leadership, Strategy, Editing, Event Planning, Project Management
Education
General Assembly 2014 — 2014
Business Fundamentals and Tactics
Brandeis University, Heller - The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
MMHS, Nonprofit Management
Washington University in St. Louis
B.A. Psychology, Minor: Spanish
Charles Hoke's Defy Ventures Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Business Development | Social Entrepreneurship | Strategic Growth | Philanthropy | Fundraising | Impact Investing
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Defy Ventures May 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures April 2014 - May 2015
Sterne Agee May 2012 - April 2014
Sterne Agee June 2010 - June 2012
Sterne Agee June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Business Incubation, Financial Modeling, Social Enterprise, Financial Analysis, Workforce Development, Non-profits, Social Innovation, Non-profit Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Impact Investing, Small Business, Equity Research, Trading, High Yield, Credit Analysis, Trading Strategies, Program-Related..., Fundraising, Re-Entry Programs, Fighting Injustice, Sustainability, Philanthropy, New Business Development, Prisoner Reentry..., Venture Philanthropy, Nonprofit Organizations, Business Strategy, Nonprofits, Social Capital, Development, Startups, NGOs, Lean Startup, Investments, Strategy, Venture Capital, Ex-offenders, Angel Investing, Job Placements, Foundations, Sales, Business Analysis, Donor Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Relationship Management
Education
University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Financial Risk
University of Alabama 2005 — 2008
B.S., Finance
Briarwood Christian High School 2001 — 2005
Defy Ventures May 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures April 2014 - May 2015
Sterne Agee May 2012 - April 2014
Sterne Agee June 2010 - June 2012
Sterne Agee June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Business Incubation, Financial Modeling, Social Enterprise, Financial Analysis, Workforce Development, Non-profits, Social Innovation, Non-profit Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Impact Investing, Small Business, Equity Research, Trading, High Yield, Credit Analysis, Trading Strategies, Program-Related..., Fundraising, Re-Entry Programs, Fighting Injustice, Sustainability, Philanthropy, New Business Development, Prisoner Reentry..., Venture Philanthropy, Nonprofit Organizations, Business Strategy, Nonprofits, Social Capital, Development, Startups, NGOs, Lean Startup, Investments, Strategy, Venture Capital, Ex-offenders, Angel Investing, Job Placements, Foundations, Sales, Business Analysis, Donor Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Relationship Management
Education
University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Financial Risk
University of Alabama 2005 — 2008
B.S., Finance
Briarwood Christian High School 2001 — 2005
Eddie Gandevia's Defy Ventures Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Private Equity Investment Associate, Former McKinsey Strategy Consultant and EdTech Entrepreneur
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Cranemere November 2013 - Present
Defy Ventures March 2014 - Present
Liana Downey & Associates September 2013 - November 2013
Spire June 2013 - November 2013
McKinsey & Company February 2011 - November 2013
Talent Generation Pty Ltd March 2008 - January 2011
K&L Gates (Middletons) 2008 - 2009
Nextgen Learning Pty Ltd 2006 - 2008
St Andrew's Cathedral School 2005 - 2008
The Oaktree Foundation 2005 - 2006
Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Critical Analysis, Problem Solving, Commercial Management, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Critical Thinking, Strategy, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Corporate Finance, Consulting, Business Transformation, Start-ups
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2013 — 2013
Executive Education - Corporate Finance & Valuation
University of New South Wales 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), with Honours
University of New South Wales 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Philosophy
St. Andrew's Cathedral School, Sydney 1999 — 2004
Higher School Certificate
Cranemere November 2013 - Present
Defy Ventures March 2014 - Present
Liana Downey & Associates September 2013 - November 2013
Spire June 2013 - November 2013
McKinsey & Company February 2011 - November 2013
Talent Generation Pty Ltd March 2008 - January 2011
K&L Gates (Middletons) 2008 - 2009
Nextgen Learning Pty Ltd 2006 - 2008
St Andrew's Cathedral School 2005 - 2008
The Oaktree Foundation 2005 - 2006
Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Critical Analysis, Problem Solving, Commercial Management, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Critical Thinking, Strategy, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Corporate Finance, Consulting, Business Transformation, Start-ups
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2013 — 2013
Executive Education - Corporate Finance & Valuation
University of New South Wales 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), with Honours
University of New South Wales 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Philosophy
St. Andrew's Cathedral School, Sydney 1999 — 2004
Higher School Certificate
Ethan Roberts's Defy Ventures Experience July 2013 - September 2013
Job Chief Operating Officer at Orchard Street Funding
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Orchard Street Funding July 2015 - Present
Orchard Street Funding September 2013 - July 2015
Defy Ventures July 2013 - September 2013
Modasten April 2012 - August 2012
Rose Funding June 2011 - March 2012
Golden Pear Funding April 2009 - July 2009
Esquire Capital Corporation January 2008 - June 2008
LawCash May 2003 - January 2008
Skills
Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Consulting, Operations, Entrepreneur, Staff Training, HR Policies, Microsoft Excel, HTML 5, Salesforce.com, QuickBooks, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Financial..., Marketing, Investments, Financial Services, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Portfolio Management, Leadership
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2009 — 2011
MBA, Finance, Entrepreneurship
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 1997 — 2001
BBA, Marketing, Venture Management
Orchard Street Funding July 2015 - Present
Orchard Street Funding September 2013 - July 2015
Defy Ventures July 2013 - September 2013
Modasten April 2012 - August 2012
Rose Funding June 2011 - March 2012
Golden Pear Funding April 2009 - July 2009
Esquire Capital Corporation January 2008 - June 2008
LawCash May 2003 - January 2008
Skills
Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Consulting, Operations, Entrepreneur, Staff Training, HR Policies, Microsoft Excel, HTML 5, Salesforce.com, QuickBooks, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Financial..., Marketing, Investments, Financial Services, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Portfolio Management, Leadership
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2009 — 2011
MBA, Finance, Entrepreneurship
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 1997 — 2001
BBA, Marketing, Venture Management
Curran Dwyer's Defy Ventures Experience September 2014 - Present
Job UX Designer at Cengage Learning
Industry Design
Experience
Cengage Learning July 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures September 2014 - Present
Art Center College of Design October 2013 - August 2014
Dr. Robert Epstein / Scientific American Mind 2012 - 2012
Jewish Early Childhood Educational Initiative 2007 - 2007
Yale University Child Study Center 2007 - 2007
Skills
Interaction Design, Research, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Non-profits, Teaching, Higher Education, Marker Rendering, Industrial Design, Community Outreach, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Curriculum Design, Data Analysis, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Psychology, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, SPSS, Volunteer Management, Student Affairs, Staff Development, Tutoring, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, After Effects
Education
California College of the Arts 2013 — 2016
Interaction Design
Bard College at Simon's Rock 2006 — 2009
History of Education
Cengage Learning July 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures September 2014 - Present
Art Center College of Design October 2013 - August 2014
Dr. Robert Epstein / Scientific American Mind 2012 - 2012
Jewish Early Childhood Educational Initiative 2007 - 2007
Yale University Child Study Center 2007 - 2007
Skills
Interaction Design, Research, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Non-profits, Teaching, Higher Education, Marker Rendering, Industrial Design, Community Outreach, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Curriculum Design, Data Analysis, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Psychology, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, SPSS, Volunteer Management, Student Affairs, Staff Development, Tutoring, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, After Effects
Education
California College of the Arts 2013 — 2016
Interaction Design
Bard College at Simon's Rock 2006 — 2009
History of Education
Taren Tyler's Defy Ventures Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Studied at City University of New YorkHerbert H. Lehman College
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Daytop Village Inc. January 2013 - Present
Defy Ventures July 2012 - Present
Education & Assistance Corp. March 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Case Managment, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Community Outreach, Adolescents, Psychotherapy, Public Speaking, Treatment, Youth Development, Child Welfare, Youth Work, Harm Reduction, Anger Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Community Development, Experience Working with..., CBT, SPSS, Biopsychosocial..., Microsoft Excel, Clinical Research, Social Services, Conflict Resolution
Education
RAWN INC CASAC Training School 2012 — 2013
Casac, Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
Daytop Village Inc. January 2013 - Present
Defy Ventures July 2012 - Present
Education & Assistance Corp. March 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Case Managment, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Community Outreach, Adolescents, Psychotherapy, Public Speaking, Treatment, Youth Development, Child Welfare, Youth Work, Harm Reduction, Anger Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Community Development, Experience Working with..., CBT, SPSS, Biopsychosocial..., Microsoft Excel, Clinical Research, Social Services, Conflict Resolution
Education
RAWN INC CASAC Training School 2012 — 2013
Casac, Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
Jamel Graham's Defy Ventures Experience April 2015 - Present
Job 8+Yrs Computer Repair & Troubleshooting | Windows 8 | IT Consulting | Laptop & Desktop | Entrepreneur | High Integrity
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Selfieonastick.com June 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures April 2015 - Present
TechwayNY, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Center for Employment Opportunities November 2012 - Present
NPower NY October 2012 - November 2012
Parkinson's Disease Foundation March 2007 - August 2007
UNFPA 2006 - 2007
Skills
Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Windows Server, Windows XP, Information Technology, Networking, Computer Maintenance, OS X, Salesforce.com, Operating Systems, HTML, XP, Microsoft Technologies, Technical Support, Windows, PowerPoint, IT Consulting, IT Solutions, IT, Computers, Computer Repair, Computer Proficiency, Computer Troubleshooting, Technology, Desktop Repair, Laptop Repair, Windows 8, Laptop Technology, TechwayNY, Inc, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Social Entrepreneurship, High Integrity, Software Challenges, Hardware Challenges, Customer Service, Communicator, Laptops, Software Installation, Printers, Hardware, Training
Education
Monroe College 2003 — 2005
Selfieonastick.com June 2015 - Present
Defy Ventures April 2015 - Present
TechwayNY, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Center for Employment Opportunities November 2012 - Present
NPower NY October 2012 - November 2012
Parkinson's Disease Foundation March 2007 - August 2007
UNFPA 2006 - 2007
Skills
Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Windows Server, Windows XP, Information Technology, Networking, Computer Maintenance, OS X, Salesforce.com, Operating Systems, HTML, XP, Microsoft Technologies, Technical Support, Windows, PowerPoint, IT Consulting, IT Solutions, IT, Computers, Computer Repair, Computer Proficiency, Computer Troubleshooting, Technology, Desktop Repair, Laptop Repair, Windows 8, Laptop Technology, TechwayNY, Inc, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Social Entrepreneurship, High Integrity, Software Challenges, Hardware Challenges, Customer Service, Communicator, Laptops, Software Installation, Printers, Hardware, Training
Education
Monroe College 2003 — 2005
Rachel Ryu's Defy Ventures Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Student at Georgetown University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Olivia Macaron October 2013 - Present
Lee & Ko June 2014 - June 2014
Defy Ventures June 2013 - August 2013
Paris Baguette January 2013 - July 2013
Council of Korean Americans July 2012 - August 2012
Hanul Family Alliance July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Violin, Korean, Music, Public Speaking, Event Planning
Education
Georgetown University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, International Politics
New York University 2012 — 2013
Global Liberal Studies
Phillips Academy 2008 — 2012
Olivia Macaron October 2013 - Present
Lee & Ko June 2014 - June 2014
Defy Ventures June 2013 - August 2013
Paris Baguette January 2013 - July 2013
Council of Korean Americans July 2012 - August 2012
Hanul Family Alliance July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Violin, Korean, Music, Public Speaking, Event Planning
Education
Georgetown University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, International Politics
New York University 2012 — 2013
Global Liberal Studies
Phillips Academy 2008 — 2012
Connor Flanagan's Defy Ventures Experience June 2015 - Present
Job
Industry
Experience
Defy Ventures June 2015 - Present
Education
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business 2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General
Defy Ventures June 2015 - Present
Education
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business 2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General
YMCA
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
City Year
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Young Life
March of Dimes
UNICEF