In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Ron Levin, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, sits down with Abbey Donnell, the founder and CEO of Work & Mother. They discuss how Work & Mother is reshaping the modern workplace by providing fully equipped lactation suites that help companies meet legal requirements while supporting working mothers. Abbey shares her journey of founding the company, driven by her desire to solve a problem many new mothers face when returning to work. The episode highlights the company's innovative approach, its national expansion, and its positive impact on both employee retention and workplace wellness. Listeners will gain insight into how Work & Mother is setting new standards for maternal support in corporate environments, creating private, dignified spaces that improve the work-life balance for new mothers.

Abbey's Ask: She encourages listeners to raise awareness of Work & Mother by encouraging their employers or landlords to provide dedicated, well-equipped spaces that support new mothers in balancing breastfeeding and work.

To Learn More:

• Alumni Ventures (AV)
• AV LinkedIn
• AV Women's Fund
• Tech Optimist
• Work & Mother

Speakers:

• Ron Levin
• Abbey Donnell

Chapters:

• (00:00) - Intro

Legal Disclosure:

• https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures