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Caryn Effron
Director/Board Member at
ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC.
Net worth: 254 643 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Caryn Effron is the founder of Declare, Inc. (founded in 2016), Go Girl Finance (founded in 2009), Ms. Effron Associates (founded in 1996), and IDiF (founded in 2020), serving as Chairman at IDiF since 2020.
Current jobs include Independent Director at Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. since 2021, Director at Code Nation since 2014, Advisory Board member at 37 Angels LLC since 2012, and Partner at Invictus Global Management LLC.
Former jobs include Managing Director at The Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC from 2000 to 2021, Director at Say.
Yes.
To Education, Inc. from 2004 to 2019, Director at Games for Change from 2011 to 2016, and Principal at Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC from 1999 to 2000.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1982 and an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business in 1989.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 50,827 ( 0.03% ) | 254 643 $ | 2026-07-30 |
Caryn Effron active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-05 |
Invictus Global Management LLC
 Invictus Global Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Invictus Global Management LLC is an active manager that invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides equity and debt financing in special situations undergoing recapitalization,restructuring and turnaround. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
IDiF
 IDiF Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit advancing equitable access to capital and inclusivity in the financial industry | Founder | 2020-11-30 |
Code Nation
 Code Nation Code Nation is a registered nonprofit organization focused on community engagement through coding education. The private company is based in New York, NY. The organization collaborates with companies and schools to provide coding opportunities and resources, equipping students with skills, experiences, and connections for access to technology careers. Code Nation offers coding courses and work-based learning programs to students attending under-resourced high schools, supported by a volunteer teaching corps of professional web and software developers and a network of partners. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
37 Angels LLC
 37 Angels LLC Investment ManagersFinance 37 Angels invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 0.05 - 0.5 million. The firm focuses on technology, B2B, B2C and B2B2C sector. It provides financing for seed stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.05 - 0.2 million. The firm does not invest in retail brands, games, movies, life sciences and clean energy sectors. | Consultant / Advisor | 2011-12-31 |
Former positions of Caryn Effron
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC
 The Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides capital markets consulting and investment banking services | Private Equity Investor | 2021-01-01 |
Declare, Inc. | Founder | 2020-10-31 |
Say Yes To Education, Inc.
 Say Yes To Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides education support services | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Games for Change
 Games for Change Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online community that facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
 Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust with a focus on residential and commercial real estate markets | Finance |
Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC
 Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC Investment ManagersFinance Citadel Enterprise invests in public equity, fixed income and alternative investment markets across the globe. The firm seeks to identify the highest and best uses of capital to generate superior long-term returns for their clients. | Finance |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC
The Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides capital markets consulting and investment banking services | Finance |
Say Yes To Education, Inc.
Say Yes To Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides education support services | Commercial Services |
The Leonard N Stern School of Business
 The Leonard N Stern School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Games for Change
Games for Change Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online community that facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games | Technology Services |
37 Angels LLC
37 Angels LLC Investment ManagersFinance 37 Angels invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 0.05 - 0.5 million. The firm focuses on technology, B2B, B2C and B2B2C sector. It provides financing for seed stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.05 - 0.2 million. The firm does not invest in retail brands, games, movies, life sciences and clean energy sectors. | Finance |
Invictus Global Management LLC
Invictus Global Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Invictus Global Management LLC is an active manager that invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides equity and debt financing in special situations undergoing recapitalization,restructuring and turnaround. | Finance |
Declare, Inc. | |
Code Nation
Code Nation Code Nation is a registered nonprofit organization focused on community engagement through coding education. The private company is based in New York, NY. The organization collaborates with companies and schools to provide coding opportunities and resources, equipping students with skills, experiences, and connections for access to technology careers. Code Nation offers coding courses and work-based learning programs to students attending under-resourced high schools, supported by a volunteer teaching corps of professional web and software developers and a network of partners. | |
Go Girl Finance | |
IDiF
IDiF Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit advancing equitable access to capital and inclusivity in the financial industry | Commercial Services |
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