Lawrence F. Williams III
Principal at The De-Carceration Fund- Claim this Profile
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De-Carceration Fund
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Mar 2021 - Present
The De-carceration Fund is a venture capital fund formed to capitalize on an important but overlooked market opportunity: Tech-enabled highly innovative enterprises that are working to eliminate the suffering caused by the US Criminal Justice System. Our novel approach focuses on making sound investments into commercially scalable businesses that return power and agency to those from whom it has been systematically taken away. The De-carceration Fund is a venture capital fund formed to capitalize on an important but overlooked market opportunity: Tech-enabled highly innovative enterprises that are working to eliminate the suffering caused by the US Criminal Justice System. Our novel approach focuses on making sound investments into commercially scalable businesses that return power and agency to those from whom it has been systematically taken away.
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Founder
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May 2021 - Present
Our mission is to enhance the efficiency of the impact startup eco-system, develop accessible resources, expand connections and knowledge among different stakeholders, empower rising talent and increasing access to capital in the impact startup community.Currently partnered with Haverford college and ImpactableX Our mission is to enhance the efficiency of the impact startup eco-system, develop accessible resources, expand connections and knowledge among different stakeholders, empower rising talent and increasing access to capital in the impact startup community.Currently partnered with Haverford college and ImpactableX
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American Sustainable Business Network
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ecosystem Development
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Nov 2020 - Present
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NRM North America, LLC
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jun 2016 - Present
NRM reduces our clients exposure to loss, maximize their current revenues and identify additional sources of capital. NRM reduces our clients exposure to loss, maximize their current revenues and identify additional sources of capital.
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EMRG(acquired by Entre)
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor
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May 2020 - Oct 2020
EMRG is on a mission to bridge the gap between young founders and the greater startup ecosystem of New York City through hosting conferences and the EMRG Membership program. As a mentor, I leverage my expertise to provide insights to entrepreneurs who may have otherwise spent their time trying to figure out a complex item that I now take for granted. EMRG is on a mission to bridge the gap between young founders and the greater startup ecosystem of New York City through hosting conferences and the EMRG Membership program. As a mentor, I leverage my expertise to provide insights to entrepreneurs who may have otherwise spent their time trying to figure out a complex item that I now take for granted.
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KiwiTech
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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Regional Head, Strategic Partnerships
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
KiwiTech is a startup incubator that invests technology development into Pre Seed stage companies and capital into Series A. We are industry agnostic and aim to work as strategic partners from idea to exit.• Sourced, conduct due diligence, and made investment recommendations for 600 early-stage tech companies in the U.S.• Host domestic and international Demo Day, Networking events, workshops and startup launch parties for our 250+ portfolio companies to connect with our growing network of 600+ investors for additional funding• Worked with founders to prepare them for pitches to investors; Developed ecosystem to include more investors, advisors, and board members; Provide introductions to synergistic companies who could help drive business development
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The Moves
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
The Moves transforms the event hosting experience by allowing users to create moves with just a few clicks while simultaneously utilizing the virality of the social media platform to increase engagement for hosts. Our patented technology allows us to charge the lowest ticket processing fee in the industry while giving hosts complete control of everything event related at their fingertips.• Set strategy & vision; Revitalized business plan, pitch deck, user acquisition strategy and product road map regarding all concepts for future enhancements to the website and app• Sourced investors and strategic partnerships to expand fundraising efforts, sales channels & exit company• Conducted market research, created competitive analysis, marketing content strategy and financial projections• Developed internship program focused on increasing sales, marketing & campus engagement at target universitiesAcquired in July 2019 by Wright Enterprises
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Fiserv
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing/Product Mangement
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Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
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Howard University School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Council President
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May 2016 - Jun 2017
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Charter Member
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Nov 2016 - May 2017
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UNCF
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Fundraising
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200 - 300 Employee
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Innovation Summit Scholar
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
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Comcast
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Video On Demand - Data Analytics Intern
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
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Guy Carpenter
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategic Advisory Intern
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
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Chubb
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Intern
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
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Education
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Howard University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, Information Systems -
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
International Business