Digitalundivided Welcomes Leah Williams as Chief Executive Officer
By Dennis Schultz
Digitalundivided, also known as “DID,” has chosen Leah Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer after a comprehensive nationwide search. The organization, a prominent force in championing an equitable entrepreneurial landscape, is entering its next growth phase under Williams’ leadership. With a successful history in various C-Suite roles across startups, new ventures, and quasi-governmental organizations, Williams brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
Expressing her enthusiasm for joining DID, Williams highlighted the organization’s role as a catalyst for creating an entrepreneurial landscape where Latina and Black women leading thriving startups have equitable access to capital and investment. She emphasized her commitment to disrupting the ecosystems of investors and entrepreneurs and building upon DID’s rich legacy of programming and research, such as the Project Diane Report.
Williams, a seasoned leader and connector with a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School, has served in diverse C-Suite roles for over two decades. Her leadership and advisory roles spanned across various sectors, from state and federal judges to elected officials and business leaders. As the new CEO, she is entrusted with continuing DID’s dedication to researching and changing the entrepreneurial landscape.
Patricia Mota, a Board Member at digitalundivided, expressed excitement about Williams’ appointment, emphasizing her transformative vision and extensive experience. Williams succeeds Brittany S. Hale, the interim CEO & COO during the search process.
Looking ahead to the new year, digitalundivided aims to disrupt funding pipelines and institutional investment, creating bridges of access for its community of ready-to-scale Latina and Black women entrepreneurs. The organization, with its rich network of companies and various investors, remains committed to serving as a trusted expert, connector, and knowledge bank for founders, funders, and investors.
