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
$8.5M
Jobs created by portfolio companies
125+
Equity–free grants issued to cohort companies
$150k
Female founders who've participated in DivInc's programming
54%
Meet
the
people
behind
DivInc
Preston L. James
CEO
Tauri Laws-Phillips
Executive Director
Kenny Ozuna Ph.D.
Vice President Finance/Operations
Chastiny Brown
Programs manager
our Board
Brandon Middleton–Pratt Chris Hyams Juan Thurman Kimball Smith Mark Phillip Mercy Waiweika Rajiv Bala Steve Goldsmith
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.