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Bright Ventures is a groundbreaking space for transformation
in people, companies, and industries. We offer coaching, consulting, and community.

Our Founder & Managing Partner Lenore Champagne Beirne is both grounded in the market realities that Black venture funding remains disproportionately low and continues to lead with optimism that Black innovators bring unique perspectives and solutions to critical sectors including healthcare, finance, the future of work and beyond. 

Join us in supporting and celebrating Black-led innovation, not just this month, but every month. Together, let’s create a future where every innovator has the resources to thrive and create a more inclusive economy. If you are interested in being added to Bright’s newsletter, kindly share your email with us: 

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#InclusiveInnovation #BlackHistoryMonth #VentureCapital #BlackLedVentures #BlackLedCompanies #BlackInVC #BlackInnovators #BlackInnovation #MarketPotential #HumanPotential #Healthcare #Banking #FutureofWork #InclusiveEconomy #FutureofWork #Finance #HealthCare #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth

With burnout as one of the biggest threats to Black innovation, our Founder & Managing Partner Lenore Champagne Beirne shared some practical advice and Bright resources that can help Black innovators.

If you are interested in attending BREATHE, our monthly, virtual Black clinician-led wellbeing event for Black leaders, please RSVP below to request a spot. The next session is tomorrow Wednesday, February 21st at 12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT.

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#InclusiveInnovation #BREATHE #BlackHistoryMonth #Wellbeing #BlackWellbeing #BlackClinicians #BlackLeaders #Healing #BlackHealing #BlackSpaces #BlackFounders #BlackLeaders #BlackTech #BlackCommunity #Black #Burnout #BlackInnovation

“Certainly there are micro-economies and communities that operate inclusively. What the world hasn’t yet seen is an inclusive American economy.”

Has a successful inclusive economy ever existed? Founder & Managing Partner Lenore Champagne Beirne shares her thoughts on inclusive economies and how Bright’s work is helping to build an inclusive American economy through coaching, community and capital.

Join us in creating a more inclusive American economy! If you are interested in being added to Bright’s newsletter, kindly share your email with us: https://lnkd.in/gEMBa5G3 

#InclusiveInnovation #BlackHistoryMonth #VentureCapital #InclusiveEconomy #MicroEconomy #Community #AmericanEconomy #Skills #Needs #MindsetShifts #Coaching #Fund #Capital #StructuralChanges #InclusiveAmericanEconomy

“An inclusive economy is one in which every person is able to not only contribute their unique gifts and skills, but also create solutions for their own basic needs.”  -Our Founder & Managing Partner Lenore Champagne Beirne on UBS’ Future of Wealth podcast this month. 

Lenore dropped many gems and kindly shared some recommended reading: The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. 

You can listen to the whole conversation on Apple or Spotify podcasts:
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#InclusiveInnovation #BlackHistoryMonth #VentureCapital #UBS #FutureofWealth #OnAirConversations #WealthManagement #InclusiveEconomy #FundThesis #Community #Wellbeing #Founder #Leadership #Podcasts #Black #TheSumofUs #HeatherMcGhee

Spotlighting our collaboration with Black Tech Saturdays on an event in NYC next week Thursday, February 15th. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e5QtxE3d

#BlackHistoryMonth #VentureCapital #BlackTech #Tech #Community #Black

Our portfolio company Forerunner has an all-star team on an important mission. They are hiring for key roles now. Learn more and apply directly using the links below if you are interested.

Director of Engineering: https://lnkd.in/ekWymAM9 

Director of Sales: https://lnkd.in/ekg_78n4 

Account Executive: https://lnkd.in/e7Jnv3GV

Marketing Analyst: https://lnkd.in/eB2wD_m2

#Climate #Environment #Sustainability #GreenTech #VentureCapital #Hiring #ClimateTech

Black women in America are three times more likely to undergo cesarean deliveries compared to white women. This alarming statistic isn't a coincidence – it's a symptom of systemic racism deeply embedded in our healthcare system.

While medical reasons can necessitate C-sections, the excessive rate for Black mothers often stems from implicit bias, lack of cultural competency, and inadequate support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

Here's where doulas and other interventions step in as powerful allies:

- Doulas: These trained birth companions provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery. Studies show doulas can significantly reduce C-section rates, particularly for Black mothers, by advocating for their wishes, fostering communication with providers, and reducing stress and anxiety.

- Implicit bias training: Educating healthcare professionals about unconscious biases can lead to fairer treatment and decision-making, lowering the likelihood of unnecessary C-sections for Black mothers.

- Culturally competent care: Understanding and respecting Black women's cultural beliefs and preferences during childbirth fosters trust and collaboration, leading to better decision-making and potentially fewer C-sections.

- Community-based support: Investing in community health centers and midwives creates accessible, culturally-affirming care options for Black families, empowering women and potentially reducing reliance on the traditional healthcare system with its higher C-section rates for Black mothers.

These interventions are not a magic bullet, but they are crucial steps towards dismantling the systemic racism that fuels the C-section disparity. We must acknowledge the historical context, address implicit bias, and create a healthcare system that prioritizes equity and respect for Black mothers.

By investing in doulas, cultural competency training, community-based resources, and dismantling systemic barriers, we can work towards a future where every Black mother receives the safe, dignified, and equitable birthing experience she deserves.

Join us in demanding change. Share this post, educate yourself and others on Black maternal health issues, and support organizations working to dismantle the C-section crisis for Black mothers. Together, we can build a healthcare system that upholds the health and well-being of all mothers, regardless of race or background. #BlackMaternalHealth #CSectionDisparity #Doulas #ImplicitBias #CulturalCompetency #CommunityCare #BuildingABetterFuture

Our Founder and Managing Partner Lenore Champagne Beirne will have an engaging conversation with Sherrell Dorsey tomorrow, Thursday, December 21st. 

Be sure to RSVP if you are interested in how you can help build a more Inclusive Economy: https://lnkd.in/eEMwWjqA

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