Tanya Darisi

As a Startup Legal Strategist, Tanya supports DMZ and its portfolio of startups by providing guidance and support for legal needs, problem solving, and strategic legal solutions.

Tanya is co-founder of Openly, a certified B-Corp designed to support changemakers achieve social and environmental good. She has more than 20 years experience working across the public, private and nonprofit sectors, where her core contributions have included strategy, applied research and organizational development. She is founding partner of Rhyze, a program designed for and by women entrepreneurs.

As an entrepreneur and business owner herself, Tanya brings direct insight into what it takes to navigate the complexities and demands of a start-up. Tanya shifted her career in 2022, when she brought her drive and passion for supporting entrepreneurs and the start up ecosystem to the study of law. Tanya holds a Masters Degree in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Guelph. She has a certificate in Impact Investing from Oxford – Saïd Business School and is currently a J.D candidate at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law.

Get to know Tanya Darisi

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A cross between Robin Hood and Sherlock Holmes.

Favourite movie?
Bladerunner.

Favourite quote?
"We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one."

What’s the first thing you’d buy if you won a million dollars?
Another pair of Fluevogs.

First record you bought?
Disintegration, The Cure.