Our Team

Together, we are building a legacy organization transforming the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Meet the Team

  • Lisa-Marie Pierre, PhD

    Executive Director

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  • Lisa Napper

    Development Manager

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  • Stacey Garwe

    Communications and Insights Intern

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  • Ayanfe Edun

    Strategy Intern

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  • Alli Ajagbe

    Data Intern

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Board of Directors

  • Christopher Upperman, Board Chair

    Head of Global Governance and Engagement

    META

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  • Brian Taylor

    Regional Sales Manager

    Packsize

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  • Rosanna Mortoglou

    Rosanna Mortoglou

    Chief Executive Officer

    Libra Philanthropies

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  • Tulani Watkins

    Director

    South LA’s Women’s Business Center

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  • Ulili Onovakpuri

    Managing Partner

    Kapor Capital

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What guides our work?

Build The Right Team

Founders deserve the most passionate, focused, and strategic team working on their behalf. We hire innovators and former founders to guide our mission.

We are open to trying new techniques and ideas. Self-directed and autonomous when working on projects.

Take Ownership

We make strategic moves, prioritizing long-term impact. High standards of research, quality, and reliability are maintained.

Make Informed Decisions

We are resourceful and creative when facing uncertainty, the unknown, and obstacles. We are ready and flexible enough to make project changes.

Be Adaptable