The New Majority Podcast

The New Majority Investor Circle | Mariam Nusrat, Breshna

In this episode, Mackenzie Loy, The New Majority founder, chats with Mariam Nusrat, Founder &  CEO of Breshna [https://breshna.io/]. Harnessing the power of AI, Breshna is changing the game for casual gamers, educators, and even large corporations to connect and build community with personalized “snackable” games. Launched in 2021, Breshna’s 170k users have already completed over 320k game plays through the Breshna.io platform. Breshna operates Breshna.io (free, no-code video game building platform), and has plans to launch BreshnaBlitz (an AI text-to-game builder) and the Breshnaverse (a carnival themed metaverse housing games built by Breshna users) in early 2024. Breshna’s equity crowdfunding campaign [https://republic.com/breshna] will be open on Republic until February 16th. Stay tuned after the episode for a short debrief about key topics and takeaways! If you missed The Breshna feature in our newsletter, you can check it out below.  Read full story [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com/p/q1-featured-founder-breshna] Feel free to drop us a note at mackenzie@thenewmajorityinvest.com [mackenzie@thenewmajorityinvest.com] with your reactions, thoughts, and suggestions. Thanks for tuning in to the New Majority Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenewmajorityinvest.com [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The New Majority Investor Circle | Jane Sagui, Pollie

In this episode, Mackenzie Loy, The New Majority founder, chats with Jane Sagui , Founder and CEO of Pollie, an app that provides personalized research and OBGYN approved interventions to help people diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome (otherwise known as PCOS), helping them manage their reproductive health and emotional well being.  We recorded this episode in March of 2023. During the interview, we discuss investing in healthcare and femtech, expanding your business model to tap into new markets, and managing stress as a founder. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a debrief about key topics discussed during this episode. If you missed The Pollie feature in our newsletter, you can check it out below.  Read full story [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com/p/q1-2023-featured-founders] Feel free to drop us a note at mackenzie@thenewmajorityinvest.com [mackenzie@thenewmajorityinvest.com] with your reactions, thoughts, and suggestions. Thanks for tuning in to the New Majority Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenewmajorityinvest.com [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The New Majority Investor Circle | Tiffany Dufu, The Cru, closed round

In this episode, Mackenzie Loy, The New Majority founder, chats with Tiffany Dufu, Founder and CEO of The Cru whose life mission is to support and life up women. The Cru [https://thecru.com/] is a platform to help women meet their life goals and help companies retain women [https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestheculture/2022/02/04/fearless-fund-and-the-cru-team-up-with-tory-burch-foundation-for-new-grant-program/?sh=59226bfe23ae] by matching individuals in small accountability circles for mutual peer coaching. We recorded this episode back on April 14, 2023 during the final week of The Cru's equity crowdfunding campaign on Republic [https://republic.com/]. The campaign concluded with over $100,000 raised from 322 investors, a significant portion of whom are dedicated members of The Cru community. Just 5 months later, The Cru announced they were joining the Luminary [https://www.weareluminary.com/home] family!  This is The New Majority’s first portfolio company acquisition! During the interview, Mackenzie and Tiffany delve into discussions about women's empowerment and the multi-stakeholder benefits of utilizing diverse metrics to gauge success. Tiffany’s goal is to ensure that any woman who is feeling stuck and has a goal she wants to realize can get help in realizing her goals with The Cru. If you missed The Cru feature in our newsletter, you can check it out below.  Read full story [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com/p/q1-2023-featured-founders] This episode was sponsored by Ecolytics [https://www.ecolytics.io/]. Ecolytics is the single platform for sustainability services. Their automated tool saves your company time and money in measuring, improving, and showcasing your impact, so you can reach goals like B Corp Certification and maximize the ROI of sustainability efforts.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenewmajorityinvest.com [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The New Majority Investor Circle | Fran Maier, BabyQuip, open round

In this episode, Mackenzie Loy, The New Majority founder, chats with Fran Maier [https://www.linkedin.com/company/82301253/admin/feed/posts/?share=true#], super entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of BabyQuip [https://www.babyquip.com/?utm_term=babyquip&utm_campaign=Search-National_Brand&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&gclid=Cj0KCQiAo7KqBhDhARIsAKhZ4uioowHR2s-azf-qPFw8Eo6gVOV3b5iRNYc2O517AkpjxGSgfAfzGpIaApDCEALw_wcB]. BabyQuip is transforming vacations, making them more accessible for families with young children. The platform boasts a community of over 1,700 Quality Providers (QPs) offering a diverse selection of baby essentials, addressing a significant and previously unmet need for families looking to travel with young children. BabyQuip is still raising [https://www.startengine.com/offering/babyquip], and plan to close their campaign on December 12th. During the interview, we discuss the importance of trust, safety, and hospitality. Fran shares insights into BabyQuip’s plans for growth and expansion. Additionally, we hear from one of BabyQuip’s QPs, Clara Trujillo [https://www.babyquip.com/clara601], about her experience as a customer and Quality Provider of baby gear. If you happen to be traveling to Aspen, Colorado, or a nearby region, you can use this link [http://www.BabyQuip.com/clara601] to rent from Clara! If you missed the BabyQuip feature in our newsletter, you can check it out below.  Read full story [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com/p/q4-featured-founder-babyquip] Use the code 'thenewmajority' to enjoy a 20% discount on rental baby gear through the end of the year, making your next vacation with your baby a little easier. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenewmajorityinvest.com [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The New Majority Investor Circle | Kate Flynn, Sun & Swell, open round

In this episode, The New Majority founder, Mackenzie Loy, catches up with Kate Flynn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-flynn-15187726/], Co-founder and CEO of Sun & Swell. Sun & Swell is building the one-stop marketplace for foods without plastic packaging, reducing the environmental impact of the foods you love from production to disposal. B2B and D2C, they are currently selling snacks, pantry staples, and bath products - all in packaging that can be composted at home or sent back to Sun & Swell to be composted. Sun & Swell has been very successful in their equity crowdfunding raise on WeFunder. They are still raising [https://wefunder.com/sunandswell], and plan to close the campaign on November 7th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest!  During the interview, Mackenzie and Kate talk about founder besties and support networks, compostable packaging, circular economies, and more! Check out the Sun & Swell online store [https://sunandswellfoods.com/]to buy some delicious treats, all packaged in compostable materials. As an investor, we hope you enjoyed this update from Kate on how your money is being put to work.  If you missed their feature in the October edition, you can check it out below.  Read full story [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com/p/q4-featured-founder-sun-and-swell] This episode was not sponsored by Silk + Sonder [https://www.silkandsonder.com/], a self-care monthly planner and journal subscription service, making planning, reflecting, and achieving easy and fun. This episode was also not sponsored by The Rounds [https://www.therounds.co/], a zero-waste delivery & refills service for sustainable staples, local faves and household essentials. They will pick up your compost and recycling too! https://sunandswellfoods.com/ Instagram: @sunandswell This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenewmajorityinvest.com [https://www.thenewmajorityinvest.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]