UMRF Ventures

02/17/2026

We are thrilled to announce Raymond James as the Presenting Sponsor for our upcoming Capture The Flag (CTF) event!

Raymond James is a leading financial services firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve their financial goals. Their support and partnership play a vital role in making this event possible.

A huge thank you to Raymond James for their generosity and commitment to empowering the next generation of tech innovators!

Find out more about Raymond James here: https://www.raymondjames.com/wealth-management

01/08/2026

We’re excited to be featured on the Greater Memphis Chamber's podcast series, The Talk Chamber!

At UMRF Ventures, we believe that workforce development is the backbone of economic growth. Every day, we're creating pathways for Memphis businesses to connect with the next generation of talent by providing jobs, experience, and opportunities that keep our community thriving.

Tune in to hear our story and how we're working to build a brighter future for Memphis.

Link attached here: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ewbhy-1a10c57 . Pierre Landaiche

We're kicking off season 2 of The Talk Chamber with another great episode. This week, Pierre Landaiche, CEO of UMRF Ventures, joins Taylor Ann Carpenter. They discuss what UMRF Ventures does, how that helps students, and how it plays into the Memphis economy. For more about UMRF Ventures visit: http...

12/13/2025

Warmest congratulations to all the graduates! We are truly proud of your achievements and can't wait to see the incredible things you will accomplish in the future. 🎉🎓

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the UMRFV Team!🎃

10/30/2025

We're so proud of our team members for their effort and dedication at the Raymond James CTF event. Great job to everyone involved!

10/07/2025

🏆UMRFV Pipeline Success Stories 🏆:
Meet Jackson, who has recently transitioned from UMRF Ventures to an IT Security Analyst, at Raymond James. Here’s what he had to say about his experience at UMRFV.

09/02/2025

At UMRF Ventures, we are committed to the ongoing professional and personal growth of our team members. We're excited to share that four of our associates are participating in the New Memphis development programs!

Jasmine Ifinnwa, Manager of Customer Operations & Project Management, is embarking on her journey with the New Memphis Fellows Program, while Shalin Maria , Manager of Data Analytics & Cybersecurity Operations; Elena Doolan, B.S., SHRM-CP HR Development Manager; and Kiara Amador, Assistant Manager are participating in the New Memphis Embark Program for early-career professionals.

We’re proud to support their development and look forward to seeing them thrive! 🎉

08/28/2025

Sherita Johnson, CIO/COO of UMRF Ventures, recently had the opportunity to present about UMRF Ventures at the FBI Memphis Citizens Academy Alumni Association.

Her presentation highlighted our innovative initiatives, community impact, and commitment to fostering growth and collaboration in the Memphis area. We're proud to share our story and strengthen connections within the community!

To Learn More about What We Do Visit our site: https://umrfventures.com/whatwedo

08/21/2025

We're celebrating Tiger Development Week all week long! Our team is gaining valuable career and life skills from inspiring speakers on site.

A special thank you to Dr. Mario Brown (Chief Talent Officer, First Horizon Bank) for joining us, for our session, to teach our team about conflict management, an essential skill for success in both the workplace and everyday life.

07/29/2025

🏆UMRFV Pipeline Success Stories 🏆:
Meet Essense, who has recently transitioned from UMRF Ventures to a Fraud Analyst, at First Horizon Bank. Here’s what she had to say about her experience at UMRFV.

05/27/2025

🏆UMRFV Pipeline Success Stories 🏆:
Meet Loi, who has recently transitioned from UMRF Ventures to a Software Engineer, at FedEx. Here’s what he had to say about his experience at UMRFV.