Our History:
Valor2Venture was formed in 2024 by Diane Denslow in anticipation of her departure from UNF. During her time at UNF, she dedicated time to empowering veteran entrepreneurs and wanted to continue her work serving the veteran community after her retirement. She formed her own non-profit in February 2024 and was granted 501(c)3 status a few months later. Since its inception in 2024, the organization has hosted 5 cohorts, 4 networking events, and 9 workshops and seminars, and has provided personalized development to over 100 veterans at varying stages of their business journey.
Our Vision and Values
Vision Statement: We strongly believe that by empowering veteran entrepreneurs and their spouses through creating an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation, veteran-led companies can grow sustainably and positively impact the communities they call home.
Core Values: Honor: Honoring dedicated service through specialized professional development. Empower: Equipping heroes with actionable tools. Innovate: Fostering an environment for collaborative innovation
