Melissa Bradley, the founder of investment firm New Majority Ventures, joins Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In their discussion, Bradley provides an update on New Majority Ventures, which was formerly known as 1863 Ventures. She shares insights on the firm's rebranding efforts aimed at unlocking $100 billion in wealth creation by 2030. Additionally, she addresses the challenges of raising capital in an increasingly anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) environment and discusses her goal of securing $50 million for underfunded entrepreneurs.
0:00 Meet Melissa Bradley and Her Personal Stock pick
2:02 Soundtrack to 2025 and Concert Experiences
3:08 The Rebranding of 1863 Ventures to New Majority Ventures
5:24 Navigating Backlash and Supporting Black Founders in the Current Climate
9:17 Advice for Entrepreneurs Facing Challenges
10:29 Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund and Unrivaled Basketball League
14:57 Day-to-Day of a VC Fund Manager: Challenges and Unexpected Surprises
18:04 Melissa Bradley's Upbringing, Values, and Journey to Venture Capital
25:13 Risk Tolerance for 2025 and Mindset Shift in Entrepreneurship
31:25 Top Advice for Entrepreneurship and the Future
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