The Market Makers Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features Ian Fuller, the leader of a values-aligned investment advisory firm working with foundations, social justice advocacy organizations, social enterprises and private clients on full portfolio activation.

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints. Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/ 

Connect with Ian Fuller:

• Ian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-s-fuller/ 
• Westfuller’s Website: https://westfulleradvisors.com/ 
• Bivium Westfuller’s Website: https://www.biviumwestfuller.com/

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 
• Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/ 
• Founder Submission Form: https://brightventures.notion.site/1367a3f9719a810ea1b1d66c5bf0e65e 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features Maya Hardigan, an innovator who is using technology to improve maternal health outcomes.

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints. Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/ 

Connect with Maya Hardigan:

• Maya’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayahardigan/ 
• Mae’s Website: https://www.meetmae.com/ 
• Mae’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maehealthinc/ 

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 
• Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/ 
• Founder Submission Form: https://brightventures.notion.site/1367a3f9719a810ea1b1d66c5bf0e65e 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/ 

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's pilot is with co-hosts Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie as they discuss how their individual upbringing and lived experience has shaped their connection to their work and fuels their why.

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints.Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IPlfMPi9QDBE3EvZw_M4g 

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 
• Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/ 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/ 

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features James Veraldi and Linta Mustafa, life partners and CEOs. James’ company Scenario leverages genAI to solve social disconnection, and this episode dives deeper into its technology including safeguards, as well as a demo of the actual app using real examples of how James and Linta use the app in their relationship.

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints.Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/ 

Connect with James Veraldi:

• James’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-v-b787b4/ 
• Scenario’s Website: https://getscenario.ai/ 

Connect with Linta Mustafa:

• Linta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lintamustafa/ 

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 
• Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/ 
• Founder Submission Form: https://brightventures.notion.site/1367a3f9719a810ea1b1d66c5bf0e65e 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/ 

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features Sheila Lirio Marcelo, an OG innovator in the care economy who recognized gaps that she and her teams turned into opportunities to support caregivers and create market value.

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints.Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/ 

Connect with Sheila Lirio Marcelo:

• Sheila’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilamarcelo/ 
• Sheila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilaliriomarcelo/  
• Ohai.ai’s Website: https://www.ohai.ai/ 

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 
• Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/ 
• Founder Submission Form: https://brightventures.notion.site/1367a3f9719a810ea1b1d66c5bf0e65e 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/ 

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features George Suttles, an investor and leader who shares his experience in non-profit institutional investing and endowment management, as well as inclusive investing and governance. 

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints.Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/ 

Connect with George Suttles:

• George’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgesuttles 

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 
• Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/ 
• Founder Submission Form: https://brightventures.notion.site/1367a3f9719a810ea1b1d66c5bf0e65e 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/ 

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features Rickke Mananzala, a non-profit leader who is using his power to use not only the 5% of endowment for charitable grantmaking, but also the 95% the foundation invests to help communities leverage change opportunities. 

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints.Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/ 

Connect with Rickke Mananzala:

• Rickke’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickke-mananzala/ 
• New York Foundation’s Website: https://www.nyf.org 

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 
• Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/ 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/ 

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features James Veraldi, an innovator who is solving real, human problems such as social disconnection using genAI technology. 

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints.Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/ 

Connect with James Veraldi:

• James’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-v-b787b4/ 
• Scenario’s Website: https://getscenario.ai/ 

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 
• Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/ 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/ 

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features Jason Trimiew, an operator who is making global supply chains more diverse and deepening the relationships corporations have with the rich talent at small to medium sized businesses.

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints.Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/

Connect with Jason Trimiew:

Jason’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtrimiew/

Meta Global Supplier Diversity on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metaglobalsupplierdiversity/

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/

Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/

Bright Venture's Website: https://www.brightventures.io/

Connect with Troy Duffie:

Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/

Troy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/

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The Market Makers is a production of Lenore Champagne Beirne and Troy Duffie and part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network: smart conversations by and for impact investing professionals.

Today's episode features Bhakti Mirchandani, an investor who is pioneering Responsible Investing at Trinity Church NYC, working for justice, serving its neighbors, and bringing people together in community. Bhakti is also an adjunct lecturer who teaches her own impact investing courses in Columbia's climate and business schools, and a co-founder and steering committee member of Institutional Allocators for Diversity Equity and Inclusion (IADEI). 

Lenore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, a venture capital fund which invests thematically in human potential, backing Pre Seed and Seed-stage ventures that will redefine the largest, highest-impact markets: fintech, digital health, and the future of work. As an Investor, Executive Coach, and Strategist with over a decade of experience coaching and investing in venture-backed founders, Lenore’s expertise is in spotting and scaling leaders who can expertly fill gaps in these large, mature markets, and in adding value and partnering with these founders to ideate, hire, fundraise, and exit their businesses. The mission of Lenore’s broader company, Bright, is to create a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching and community.

Troy is the Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress across financial, physical, mental, and environmental health by bringing together the best ideas and resourcing to develop blueprints.Troy’s work spans across venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. His work focuses on creating a more inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.

Connect with The Market Makers:

• The Market Makers website: https://www.themarketmakerspodcast.com/ 

Connect with Bhakti Mirchandani:

• Bhakti’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhakti-mirchandani-756181/  
• Bhakti in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bhaktimirchandani/  
• Trinity Church NYC: https://trinitychurchnyc.org/
• Bhakti at Columbia University: https://business.columbia.edu/faculty/people/bhakti-r-mirchandani
• Institutional Allocators for Diversity Equity and Inclusion (IADEI): https://iadei.org/ 

Connect with Lenore Champagne Beirne:

• Lenore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/ 
• Bright Venture's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ventures-io/ 

Connect with Troy Duffie:

• Troy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-duffie-314aa8110/ 
• Troy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyduffie/ 

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