Zach Leverenz

CEO at SEED SPOT

Zach Leverenz has an impressive work history, with experience in various roles and organizations that focus on social impact and technology.

In 2003, Zach worked as the Managing Director for PeacePlayers International, where they played a key role in establishing and managing the organization in Cyprus and post-Katrina New Orleans.

In 2010, Zach became the CEO and Board of Directors member of MEET - Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow. During their tenure, they oversaw significant growth, including site expansions and the launch of the Google-backed MEET Venture Lab. Zach also successfully secured new partnerships, resulting in a substantial increase in annual funding revenue.

Starting in 2012, Zach founded EveryoneOn, an organization dedicated to providing affordable high-speed internet, devices, and digital skills training to low-income Americans. Under their leadership, EveryoneOn connected over 1 million students, adults, seniors, and veterans to the internet, improving their access to education, employment, and essential services. Zach also fostered partnerships with leading internet service providers to offer affordable high-speed internet to unconnected individuals.

Currently, Zach is serving as the CEO of SEED SPOT, an accelerator that supports underrepresented, impact-driven entrepreneurs. Since joining in 2020, SEED SPOT has had a significant impact, assisting over 3,000 diverse, early-stage founders. These entrepreneurs have collectively generated over $300M in revenue, raised more than $120M in capital, and created over 5,300 jobs.

Overall, Zach Leverenz's work experience demonstrates their commitment to social change, technology, and creating opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Zach Leverenz obtained their Bachelor's degree in English from Dickinson College, where they studied from 1997 to 2001. Following this, they pursued a Master's degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University, attending from 2008 to 2010.

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  • CEO

    December, 2020 - present