Irv Cohen
Shaping Tampa Bay’s Future | Tech Equity Advocate | Civic Leader | Seed-Stage Investor
- Role
- Co-founder at Seedfunders
- Location
- St. Petersburg, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Irv Cohen
A former Wall Street executive turned civic-minded investor, focused on building stronger communities through strategic philanthropy, early-stage innovation, and workforce development. After decades in the financial industry, Cohen now dedicates his time to initiatives that drive sustainable impact across economic and social sectors.He is a founding partner of Seedfunders, backing early-stage startups with a focus on scalable, solutions-driven technologies. As a partner in the St. Petersburg Group, he supports efforts that bridge business strategy with community development. Cohen also plays an active role in social venture philanthropy through the St. Petersburg Foundation, where he helps guide funding and strategic direction for mission-driven organizations.His commitment to workforce readiness is reflected in his former leadership with CodeBoxx Academy and now Board Chair and Founder of CodeBoxx Foundation, where he champions equitable access to tech education and career pathways in underserved communities.Cohen is widely recognized for his ability to align capital with community values, mentoring founders, advising nonprofits, and investing in systems-level change. His work sits at the intersection of purpose and progress, with a deep belief in the power of inclusive economic opportunity.
Experience
Co-founder
Nov 2017 — Present · Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL, US
Investing in Tomorrow\'s Technology Today. Seedfunders provides funding and mentoring for pre-revenue technology concepts.Board Chair - Seedfunders Opportunity Fund
Education
New York University
MBA, Finance
Pace University - Lubin School of Business
MBA, Accounting
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Partnerships
- New Business Development
- Business Development
- Finance
- Analysis
- Change Management
- Business Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Entrepreneurship
- Accounting
- Private Equity
- Strategy
- Investment Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Investments
- Executive Management
- Process Improvement
- Management Consulting
- Team Building
- Management
- Leadership
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Marketing
- Cash Management
- Mergers
- Start-Ups
- Financial Risk
- Program Management
- Venture Capital
- Securities
- Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- Banking
- Risk Management
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