The New Majority Podcast

In this episode, Mackenzie Loy, The New Majority founder, chats with Mariam Nusrat, Founder &  CEO of Breshna. 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 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 storyFeel free to drop us a note at [email protected] 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

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 storyFeel free to drop us a note at [email protected] 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

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 is a platform to help women meet their life goals and help companies retain women 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. 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 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 storyThis episode was sponsored by Ecolytics. 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

In this episode, Mackenzie Loy, The New Majority founder, chats with Fran Maier, super entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of BabyQuip. 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, 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, 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 to rent from Clara! If you missed the BabyQuip feature in our newsletter, you can check it out below. Read full storyUse 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

In this episode, The New Majority founder, Mackenzie Loy, catches up with Kate Flynn, 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, 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 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 storyThis episode was not sponsored by Silk + Sonder, 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, 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

In this episode, The New Majority founder, Mackenzie Loy, catches up with Jess Heinzelman, Co-founder and COO of Throne. Throne is on a mission to make public bathrooms cleaner, more reliable, and smarter across the US, ensuring bathroom accessibility for everyone. Throne has been very successful in their equity crowdfunding raise, and was recognized as the company that raised the most money on Wefunder during the first week of October. They are still raising on Wefunder, and plan to close the campaign on October 15th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest! During the interview, Mackenzie and Jess talk about everything from Throne’s core values, how Throne got their name and designed their logo, and about a few exciting Throne job openings in LA! Check out the career openings here! As an investor, we hope you enjoyed this update from Jess on how your money is being put to work.  If you missed their feature in the September edition, you can check it out below. Read full storyThis episode was not sponsored by Who Give a Crap TP, a certified B Corp producing both recycled toilet paper and bamboo toilet paper. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly option to wipe your tush, go to whogivesacrap.org - and buy your first order that will ship plastic free and via carbon neutral shipping. 50% of profits go to organizations working on clean water and toilets around the world.https://www.thronelabs.co/Throne on LinkedInInstagram: @thronebathrooms  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

In this episode, The New Majority founder, Mackenzie Loy, catches up with Garry Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Bison Venture Partners, working to create a more equitable economy for multicultural entrepreneurs. The Bison Venture Partners framework consists of 1) creating new businesses, high quality jobs, and ownership opportunities, 2) scaling access to capital, technology adoption and strategic partnerships, and 3) investing in community rounds, angel syndicates, and venture capital. We recorded this episode six months after Bison Venture Partners closed their equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, see our feature on BVP here. In this episode, we hear an update from Garry Johnson about how the business is pursuing their ambitious goals. We also discuss the Bison Venture Partners coffee buying opportunity that supports student entrepreneurship and scholarships. Check out memos, podcasts, and subscribe to their newsletter here!  As an investor, we hope you enjoyed this update from Garry 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 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

In this episode, The New Majority founder, Mackenzie Loy, catches up with Jennifer Eden, co-founder and CEO of Tampon Tribe, a plastic-free care brand that provides sustainable hygiene products. In this episode, we heard an update from Jennifer on Tampon Tribe post-campaign, where they’re at in their broader fundraising goal, and key milestones. As a business focused on plastic-free hygiene products, Tampon Tribe addresses both the UN sustainable development goals #3 good health and well-being and #12 responsible consumption and production. As an investor, we hope you enjoyed this update from Jennifer on how your money is being put to work. If you missed their feature in the October edition, you can check it out below.If you are interested in investing through debt financing, check out their bond offering on SMBX. Currently they’re raising another $250K, 10% interest rate, 36 month period. 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

In our very first episode of The New Majority Podcast, we speak with Emily Owen, founder of Bibti, a mobile app focused on increasing access to public transportation for women and genderqueer people. Emily graduated from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service in the Spring 2021 cohort with a master’s degree in Global Human Development. Before Georgetown, she lived for seven years in the MENA region working in education. When she is not working on Bibti, you can find her running the trails of DC or climbing at a local gym.In this episode, we delve into Bibti’s origin story, growth goals, and newly launched equity crowdfunding campaign. As a business that promotes sustainable and safe travel, Bibti addresses both the UN sustainable development goals #5 gender equality and #11 sustainable cities and communities. By getting to know a little more about Emily, you can get a better idea of whether Bibti is something you would want to invest in - check out her campaign here.To sign up for the Bibti App or learn more about it, check out Emily’s link-tree and instagram. 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