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Donna Harris is the Founder & CEO of Builders + Backers, a company that invests in entrepreneurs building global-scale ventures and equips others to seize opportunities in the digital era. Donna is also a Board Member of the Global Entrepreneurship Network and the co-founder of 1776. Additionally, Donna has served as a Venture Partner at // Praxis // and as the Managing Director of the Startup America Partnership. Donna has held leadership positions in various organizations, including Commision33, Interpoint Group / National Strategies, Inc., and National Strategies, Inc., where they served as the Chief Operating Officer. Donna has also acted as a CEO and President in companies like Vale Solutions / Kinderstreet.

Donna Harris completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) at Central Michigan University from 1986 to 1990. Later, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan, which they completed in 1999.