Cory Levy

Cory Levy is an entrepreneur and investor known for founding First Text, a pre-seed fund and program aimed at supporting first-time technical founders. He has a notable background in the tech industry, having previously co-founded After School, a social networking platform for teenagers that garnered around 20 million users before being acquired by Ancestry. Additionally, he served as the Executive Director at Spearhead, a venture fund program created by AngelList and Accomplice.13

Levy is also the creator and chair of Internapalooza, an annual event that connects thousands of interns in Silicon Valley with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.12 His contributions to the tech community have earned him recognition, including a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Consumer Technology and Dorm Room Founders.3

He studied Computer Science at the University of Illinois and has been involved in various initiatives, including serving on the Board of Directors for DoSomething.org, a nonprofit focused on empowering youth to engage in social causes.12