About DM Firm
Tasemere Gathers
Urban Planner turned Business Visionary and Strategist
Tasemere G. has spent her professional career working in community revitalization and community development throughout New York City. Currently Tasemere G. is the founder of the DM Firm, a certified MWBE business. Her firm provides economic development support for micro and small businesses, business improvement districts, nonprofits, and foundations. Tasemere’s expertise is strategically connecting existing support providers, and cross-sector stakeholders to innovate and maximize impact in the community or neighborhood that is being served. Tasemere G. holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from SUNY Oswego, a Masters in Urban Studies from Long Island University, Marketing Certification from the General Assembly, and is a Coro Neighborhood Leadership Alumni. Additionally, Tasemere serves as a Board Member for Smalltimore Homes headquartered in Baltimore and Deep Impact headquartered in NYC.
Milestones
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Launched the Brunch Pitch.
2023
New NE + portion of the Midwest Regional Representative for the 1MC program powered by the Kauffman Foundation.
2024
Launched second headquarters in the DMV.
Achievements
Produced the first pitch competition focused on Black-entrepreneurship in Times Square in celebration of Juneteenth
Serves a thought leader with an organization in South Asia focused on developing social and creative entrepreneurship for women, children and indigenous people.
