Technology has transformed nearly every sector, but foundations have often lagged behind. What would it look like if grantmaking systems were designed with nonprofits in mind?

In this episode, we speak with Maya Kuppermann, Co-Founder and CEO of Temelio, a modern grants management software platform serving small to mid-sized foundations. Drawing on her experience across nonprofit leadership, family philanthropy, software, and strategic consulting at McKinsey & Company, Maya shares how technology can reduce administrative burdens, improve funder–grantee relationships, and unlock more equitable access to funding.

We explore the intersection of tech and the nonprofit sector, the promise and risks of AI in grantmaking, and why better data systems can lead to more effective philanthropy. Maya also discusses how foundations can rethink their processes to better serve the communities they aim to impact.

💼 About Maya Kupperman

Maya Kuppermann is the Co-Founder and CEO of Temelio, a modern grants management software company serving the small to mid-sized grantmaking market. Her career spans diverse sectors, including nonprofit leadership, family philanthropy, software, and strategic consulting with McKinsey & Company. Maya has worked with hundreds of funders to implement Temelio's modern grantmaking software and is passionate about the impact of effective technology tools in the nonprofit sector. Maya holds a BA in Human Biology, Education, and Dance from Stanford University. When not leading Temelio, she volunteers with local nonprofits, hosts dinner parties for family and friends in New York, and spends Sundays going on long walks while listening to podcasts (she is a big fan of Ezra Klein, the NYT Daily podcast).

🔗 Resources and Links

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