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Founding Partner, DiverseCity Ventures | Startup Advisor & Investor | Tech Policy | Film Finance @ DiverseCity Ventures
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Sacramento, California, United States, United States
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About Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern

At the intersection of technology, entertainment, and venture capital, Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern accelerates positive social, economic, and environmental impact through entrepreneurship. An alumna of UC Berkeley, USC, and UCLA, she is the Founding Partner of DiverseCity Ventures and launched the Sacramento, CA chapter of the Founder Institute, which was recognized in Forbes Magazine as the 3rd most gender-diverse chapter in the world. She serves as an advisor for the California Clean Energy Fund’s CalSEED initiative, Berkeley Skydeck, Village Capital Finance Forward, FourthWave female founder accelerator, HaydenAI AI Ethics advisory, and Yale University School of Medicine’s Digital Innovation and Diversity Initiative. She is a coach for the NSF Convergence Accelerator and serves on the boards of FourthWave, StartupSac, and the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of UCLA Ventures and an Aspen Tech Policy Hub Fellow (Win '20), where she developed the Tech Funding Equity Project to advocate solutions to the tech industry funding gap. She has been recognized by Venture Forward as a "Women in VC: Rising Starts to Watch," in Crunchbase as one of "39 Women Investors Inspiring a New Generation of Investors," and inPitchbook as "27 Black Founders and Investors to Watch." She has also been featured in Business Insider, Fortune Magazine, Law360, and other major publications. A multi-faceted "connector," Mariah works with amazing people she feels incredibly fortunate to know and strives to build bridges between those with privilege and those with valuable, but too often excluded, perspectives. She is driven to empower founders and filmmakers of all backgrounds, inclusive of those underrepresented by virtue of "otherness," including (but not limited to) gender/identity, culture/ethnicity, geography, and socio-economic status.Due to a high volume of inquiries, reasonable follow-ups on delayed LI / email response are appreciated.

Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern's Current Company Details
DiverseCity Ventures

Diversecity Ventures

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Founding Partner, DiverseCity Ventures | Startup Advisor & Investor | Tech Policy | Film Finance
Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern Work Experience Details
  • Diversecity Ventures
    Founding Partner / Managing Director
    Diversecity Ventures Jun 2017 - Present
    Sacramento, California, Us
    Capitalizing on Diverse PerpectivesInnovation thrives where diverse perspectives intersect and DiverseCity Ventures capitalizes on these intersections. A pre-seed / seed-stage firm, we accelerate scalable, technology-enabled companies that have positive social, economic, or environmental impact, inclusive teams, and demonstrate high potential for outsized returns.Committed to diversity and inclusion, we have special interest in companies helmed by inclusive teams. We also look for diversity in the overall organization - by virtue of not only gender and ethnicity, but also geography, socio-economic background, and "otherness." Data supports our belief that under-utilized perspectives and underserved markets are a treasure trove of opportunity.Areas of interest include: • CleanTech (ESG) / Sustainability (Agriculture, Water, Energy)• Education / Skill Development• Finance / Crypto-Currency• Health & Wellness • Real Estate / Affordable Housing• Communication / Cultural Representation (including Media, Tourism, & Entertainment)• Social Justice / Social Equity• Emerging & Underserved MarketsLearn more: www.DiverseCityV.com*Please be advised, we do not sign NDAs for submissions as per industry protocol. Thank you for your understanding.
  • National Science Foundation (Nsf)
    Convergence Accelerator Coach
    National Science Foundation (Nsf) Oct 2021 - Present
    Alexandria, Va, Us
    The NSF Convergence Accelerator program addresses national-scale societal challenges through use-inspired convergence research. Using a convergence approach and innovation processes like human-centered design, user discovery, and team science and integration of multidisciplinary research, the Convergence Accelerator program seeks to transition basic research and discovery into practice—to solve high-impact societal challenges aligned with specific research themes (tracks). NSF Convergence Accelerator tracks are chosen in concordance with the themes identified during the program’s ideation process that have the potential for significant national impact. The NSF Convergence Accelerator implements a two-phase program.
  • Hayden Ai
    Ai Ethics Advisor
    Hayden Ai Jul 2020 - Present
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Artificial intelligence powered data platform for smart and safe city applications.Hayden AI is an artificial intelligence technology company and smart city solutions provider that partners with the world’s most innovative cities to improve traffic safety and efficiency.
  • Fourthwave.Io
    Board Member
    Fourthwave.Io Jun 2020 - Present
    California, Us
    At Fourthwave, our mission is to facilitate the development of best-in-class women-led companies with diverse teams.
  • Ucla Ventures
    Member
    Ucla Ventures Jan 2015 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Fostering EntrepreneurshipFor UCLA Students, Parents, Faculty and AlumniUCLA Ventures (formerly UCLA Venture Capital Fund) is a community of UCLA alumni and friends whose core purpose is to support and promote entrepreneurship at UCLA. The VC Fund mentors faculty and students, fosters the growth of UCLA companies, and connects entrepreneurs with an interest in UCLA. Members have the opportunity to advise campus entrepreneurship initiatives, raise funds for UCLA start-ups, and ultimately to advance UCLA as one of the top entrepreneurial universities in the nation.
  • All Raise
    Public Speaker
    All Raise Jan 2015 - Present
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Topics:Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Diversity & Inclusion, CleanTech & Sustainability, Innovation Ecosystem, Creative Economy, Filmmaking, Film Finance & Distribution
  • Aspen Tech Policy Hub
    Aspen Tech Policy Fellow
    Aspen Tech Policy Hub Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    The Aspen Tech Policy Hub mixes the best of both Washington and Silicon Valley, bringing together stakeholders in policy and technology to train the next generation of policy entrepreneurs.The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is a West Coast policy incubator, training a new generation of tech policy entrepreneurs. It takes tech experts, teaches them the policy process through an in-residence fellowship program in the Bay Area, and encourage them to develop outside-the-box solutions to society’s problems. Modeled after tech incubators like Y Combinator, it trains new policy thinkers and focuses the impact of their ideas. See outputs at https://techfundingequity.com
  • Founder Institute
    Managing Director, Sacramento / Female Founder Fellow, Silicon Valley
    Founder Institute Mar 2015 - Jan 2020
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Female Founder Fellow & graduate of Silicon Valley Spring 2015. Initiated, validated and launched Sacramento, CA chapter. Produce pre-launch and semester events. Recruited over 100 Mentors, 22 Founders, and 4 Co-Directors from local ecosystem. Recognized in Forbes magazine as the 3rd most gender diverse chapter globally out of 200 cities.The Founder Institute is the world's largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, helping aspiring founders across the globe build enduring technology companies. FI has chapters in over 60 countries and 150 cities. It has helped to launch over 3,000 companies, create over 20,000 jobs, and graduate companies are valued at over $15B. Graduates raised over $100MM of investment capital in 2016 alone.
  • Cineshares
    Founder
    Cineshares Jun 2014 - Dec 2019
    CINESHARES connects filmmakers and their stakeholders from script-to-screen, from compliant film finance to distribution.
  • Kauffman Fellows
    Kauffman Fellows Finalist, Associate Track (Discontinued)
    Kauffman Fellows Jan 2015 - 2016
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    The Kauffman Fellowship is a highly sought-after two-year program dedicated exclusively to the world of innovation investing...Finalists have survived a rigorous and extensive screening process, and represent the best of this year’s forward-thinking applicants to the capital formation ecosystem. As of 2013, Kauffman Fellows have collectively made $6 billion in venture capital investments, sparking growth in hundreds of new enterprises, $15 billion in annually recurring revenues, and the creation of 50,000 jobs.
  • Lightedstar Entertainment, Llc
    Executive Producer
    Lightedstar Entertainment, Llc Jul 2001 - Jul 2014
    • Develop & package motion picture and television projects for theatrical, DTV, VOD, network, & 2nd screen exhibition / distribution.• Seek out, screen & select projects, performing due diligence on behalf of angel & private investors & film funds. • Perform comparative analysis and financial forecasting for prospective projects• Consult and partner with experienced & emerging filmmakers on business development and packaging of projects. Activities include, entity formation, negotiation, securing talent, finance planning, fundraising, & distribution. • Consult with SMBs to develop, utilize & leverage media & technology to engage audiences.• Conceptualize & produced hundreds of corporate and non-profit media and marketing projects for TV & web.• Produced over 200 hours of national and international programming. Developed web and cross-platform mobile app content.
  • The Art Institutes
    Instructor
    The Art Institutes Oct 2007 - Dec 2008
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    Instructed undergraduate students in: • Introduction to Digital Filmmaking• Survey of Film and Video Industry• Script Writing• Effective Speaking • English
  • Foresters
    Financial Service Professional
    Foresters Jan 2005 - Feb 2008
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    Independent-Contractor with Foresters (FINRA Sponsor), Aviva, et al. Series 6 / 63 / 65; CA Life & Health.Completed rigorous testing and U4 clearance to provided financial education and consultation to families and small businesses in addition to commercial and residential mortgage origination. • Performed detailed financial analysis of budgets, product performance, and projections• Specialize knowledge of equity indexed products & strategies• Co-produced workshops and events with complimentary partners• Gave presentations to groups and individuals in a variety of contexts• Produced and distributed email and direct mail marketing campaigns• Maintained rigorous weekly meeting and travel schedule • Recruited and trained team membersGetting outside the building prior to the crash gave me tremendous insight into consumer finance, psychology of consumption, market cycles, bubbles, and triggers.
  • Aspiranet
    Recruiter/Community Outreach Manager
    Aspiranet May 2005 - Apr 2006
    South San Francisco, Ca, Us
    • Surpassed capacity for recruiting new foster families and re-engaging those in the pipeline. • Maintained direct mail and email funnel communications, growing list over 60% in less than 1 year• Held and facilitated orientations and workshops to train prospective families• Processed intake and pipeline paperwork and conducted home visits• Represented organization at community events for recruitment purposes• Published monthly newsletter including youth and parent contributions• Served as Contra Costa Country Intra-Faith Sub-Committee SecretaryFounded in 1975 with a single group home in Moss Beach outside of San Francisco, Aspiranet has become one of California’s largest and most successful social service organizations. Aspiranet is a 501 (c) (3) California nonprofit organization with the mission of providing children, youth, and families with a foundation of support so they can thrive at home, at school, and in their communities.
  • Capital Group
    Executive Assistant
    Capital Group Aug 2003 - May 2005
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Mastered the art of becoming precisely the EA I’d hire for myself: • Document Review / Composition • Expense Reports / Custom Reports• Contact Management / Rolling calls• Scheduling• Travel Planning• Product Assembly• Mail Handling• Various other administrative tasks as required*Personally requested for temp-to-hire positions within The Capital Group several times while contracted through Ultimate Staffing. Declined to continue graduate study, but enjoyed several short-term assignments within the company in various departments.
  • Film Independent
    Film Independent (Formerly Ifp:West)
    Film Independent Feb 2003 - Feb 2005
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    • Chosen through competitive selection to be a Project Involve Fellow.• Mentored by Tom Ortenberg (Open Road Films), formerly of Lionsgate.• Elected as Co-Chair of Committee on Diversity, where I: ~ Scheduled monthly speakers and recruited new members ~ Published newsletter distributed to over 500 members of the LA film community• Attended & volunteered for career development workshops, master classes, screenings• Participant in The Los Angeles Film Festival, & Independent Spirit Awards.• Served as Interim Reservationist in Member Services Department: ~ Fielded up to 100 inbound and outbound calls daily ~ Managed rental scheduling and calendar for rooms and equipment ~ Processed event registrations and member enrollment ~ Migrated call tracking from analog to digitized system ~ Proposed first annual "Family Day" at LA Film Festival.
  • The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company
    Lead Artist / Volunteer
    The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company 2003 - 2005
    Pasadena, California, Us
    Coordinated with volunteers to teach youth detained in Camp Gonzalez in 12 wk, nationally recognized, award-winning art therapy program (volunteered 2 cycles & was recruited to become paid Lead Artist).Served as Producer Mentor to young ladies in a group home making "Man Where's My Shoe," a short film produced by Deborah Lintz under the fiscal sponsorship of Unusual Suspect Theatre Group.
  • Lionsgate
    Project Involve Fellow
    Lionsgate 2003 - 2003
    Santa Monica, Ca, Us
    Under the mentorship of Tom Ortenberg, then President of Acquisition and Releasing:• Supported staff in acquisition (script analysis / coverage), marketing, publicity, sales, & soundtracks • Conceptualized marketing ideas used in 2003's multi-million dollar slate of films • Attended screenings, processed kill sheets, handled confidential information with sensitivity • Organized work areas.Met periodically with Tom Ortenberg for career guidance.
  • San Francisco Film Foundation
    Member / Fiscal Sponsorship Intern
    San Francisco Film Foundation Feb 2001 - Sep 2002
    • Conducted due diligence on grant applications and proposals per organizational guidelines• Provided phone consultations to filmmakers on preparing and strengthening proposals• Participated in selection committee for sponsored projects• Tracked over $100,000 in contributions in FileMaker Pro database from grant sources & donors.• Attended workshops, festivals and networking events sponsored by the organization and sister organizations to engage filmmaking community and encourage deal flow into fiscal sponsorship division.
  • Oakland Film Office
    Intern
    Oakland Film Office 2001 - 2002
  • Horizons Learning Center
    Tutor
    Horizons Learning Center Jun 2000 - Aug 2001
    One-on-one tutor is areas of reading, writing, composition, and English as a second language (ESL). Supported students in advancing up to three grade levels in as little as three months.
  • Calstar Inc
    Assistant Coordinator
    Calstar Inc Feb 1999 - Jun 2000
    Supervisor position within UC Berkeley's Recreational Sports Facility. Growing up with differently-able parents (one paraplegic, one with invisible disabilities), working with the diverse CalStar community of members, volunteers, and staff was both rewarding and educational.• Recruited, selected, trained, and supervised team of volunteers to assist differently-abled members with physical fitness goals • Supported members in benefiting from greater campus objectives of campus implementation of provisions compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)• Coordinated events and orientations• Published monthly newsletter and managed administrative operations of program under guidance of program coordinator, Susanne McQuade • Provided member support and attended group classes to observe, participate, and assist members (e.g. Yoga for Differently-Able).

Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern Skills

Video Production Entertainment Film Production Film New Media Video Television Social Networking Entrepreneurship Social Media Screenwriting Marketing Writing Feature Films Public Speaking Digital Media Video Editing Multimedia Producing Commercials Short Films Publicity Theatre Broadcast Research Fundraising Storytelling Directing Mobile Applications Premiere Documentaries Email Marketing Graphic Design Non Linear Editing Venture Capital Media Production Independent Film Music Videos Corporate Development Pre Production Training And Development Web Technologies Web Producing Integrated Marketing Employee Training Packaging Lean Startup

Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern Education Details

  • University Of California, Berkeley
    University Of California, Berkeley
    Rhetoric- Narrative & The Image; Minors: English/ Ethnic Studies/ African Studies
  • University Of Southern California
    University Of Southern California
    Motion Picture Producing
  • Ucla
    Ucla
    Motion Picture Producing Program
  • Stanford University
    Stanford University
    Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Full Sail University
    Full Sail University
    Entertainment Business
  • Hayward High
    Hayward High

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