Congratulations to Natalie Levy for her External Advisory Board appointment to the CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.

For Release: ACE LLC Announces the External Advisory Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Natalie Levy, CDI.D to the CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Boulder, CO August 15, 2023: As a leading academic institution, CU Boulder recognizes the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among its students, faculty, and staff. By encouraging and supporting innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ventures, CU Boulder empowers individuals to think creatively, take risks, and solve complex problems. This mindset not only drives academic excellence but also strengthens the university's ability to address societal challenges and contribute to economic development. Through innovative research, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial initiatives, CU Boulder cultivates an environment where groundbreaking ideas are transformed into practical solutions, creating a positive impact locally and globally. Furthermore, embracing innovation and entrepreneurship enhances the university's reputation, attracts top talent, and fosters collaborations with industry partners, thus furthering its mission of advancing knowledge and making a difference in the world.

As a member of CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship's External Advisory Board, Natalie will play a vital role in shaping their program's development. She will contribute expertise and insight aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of their Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) office while maximizing its impact on students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.

Learn more about CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship HERE.

About Natalie:

Natalie Levy is the Founder of She’s Independent, a women-first investment group offering an entirely new way to support women’s financial independence and influence through investing and talent placements. As a member-led investment group, She’s Independent marries empowerment and action, with the ultimate mission of closing the power gap in investing by getting more women on the cap table, in the boardroom, and into positions of influence. Over the next 12 months, She’s Independent plans to deploy over $2M of capital collectively, and has invested in 14 deals since its formation in 2022.

An accomplished engineer turned Wall Street derivatives trader, investor, and advisor, Natalie has over a decade of tech operational experience, a portfolio of 35+ seed through later stage private investments, and has experienced liquidity events across 3 of the first 4 investments in her growth technology portfolio with an average return >20X.

She serves on multiple private boards today and actively works to drive impact around gender equity and mental health initiatives.

Congratulations CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship for electing Natalie Levy to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.

Natalie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.