Building the Future of Venture Philanthropy in New York City
Highlights from the VPB Power Brunch NYC 2025

by Alain Leroy

The VPB Power Brunch Event
On April 17, 2025, leaders across technology, finance, and philanthropy gathered at Virgin Hotels in New York City for the Venture Philanthropy Blueprint™ (VPB) Power Brunch, hosted by Alain Leroy.
The goal was simple but ambitious: Redefine how mission-driven ventures are funded and scaled for global impact.
The event sparked critical conversations at the intersection of innovation, capital, and equity.
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Attendees:
This dynamic event brings together a curated group of investors, entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, and Growth Operators to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future of sustainable impact. (e.g. Impact investors, social entrepreneurs, philanthropy leaders, ecosystem organizations, and execution-focused advisors.)
Outcomes:
  • An insider look at the VPB platform and upcoming digital ecosystem
  • Candid conversation with movement-builders and tech innovators
  • Opportunities to partner, sponsor, and shape the VPB Handbook launch
  • Live networking with in-person guests and virtual participants
What Happens Next?
We're building the VPB Collective — a global network of builders, backers, and believers in equitable venture development.
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  • Full event recording
  • Official photo gallery
  • The VPB Playbook (an insider’s guide to the VPB model)
  • Opportunities to co-host or collaborate on future VPB events and initiatives
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Together, we are not just imagining a better world.
We are building it.
Expanding Founder Representation
Jodi Brockington (FOJ Network) emphasized the need to diversify who gets to build the next generation of AI and technology ventures.
Inclusive Innovation
Creating pathways for underrepresented founders to access capital and resources
Diverse Networks
Building stronger connections between investors and diverse founder communities
Knowledge Sharing
Democratizing access to technical education and entrepreneurial skills
New Capital Models
Alain Leroy (Venture Philanthropy Blueprint) shared creative funding strategies — including blended capital and revenue-sharing models — were explored to drive scalable, sustainable growth for impact ventures.
Blended Capital
Combining philanthropic and commercial funding sources
Revenue Sharing
Alternative to traditional equity models
Impact Investment
Aligning financial returns with social outcomes
Sustainable Growth
Creating long-term value for all stakeholders
Why It Matters
The VPB Power Brunch marked more than a milestone — it marked the start of a movement.
A movement to:
Build inclusive innovation ecosystems
Fund ventures aligned with both profit and purpose
Empower the next generation of job creators, not just job seekers
As Alain Leroy shared, "The future belongs to those who blend innovation with impact. Together, we're creating that future."
Builder
Adam de Delva, Founder of DTR, is pioneering open, efficient AI infrastructure — making AI a public good while empowering millions of developers globally.
His work with Memoria integrates empathy into technology, ensuring innovation remains human-centered.
During the VPB Power Brunch, Adam shared his vision of making AI infrastructure open, efficient, and a public good — helping democratize access to powerful technologies.
His approach aims to ensure that artificial intelligence tools and platforms become accessible to a wider range of organizations and individuals, rather than remaining concentrated in the hands of a few large technology companies.
Adam de Delva
Founder & Community Executive Officer (CEO), DTR
Backer
Marie Patterson, Founder of InfinityPath Ventures, champions investments in energy-efficient, sustainable AI infrastructure — ensuring that innovation fuels positive change without deepening societal divides.
During the VPB Power Brunch, Marie shared her thesis on investing in energy-efficient AI infrastructure was highlighted as critical to ensure that technological advancement doesn't come at the cost of our planet or communities.
This focus on sustainable technology development recognizes that the environmental impact of AI and other advanced technologies must be considered alongside their potential benefits.
Marie Patterson
Founder & Managing Partner, InfinityPath Ventures
Believer
Jodi Brockington, Founder of FOJ Network, highlighted the urgent need to broaden who builds the future — ensuring founders from historically excluded communities gain access to capital, mentorship, and resources.
Jodi Brockington
Founder, FOJ Network
Builder
Alain Leroy, Founder of Venture Philanthropy Blueprint™ (VPB), is redefining the future of venture development — blending capital innovation, technology, and social impact to fund and scale mission-driven ventures.
Through VPB, he is building a global Collective that prioritizes inclusive entrepreneurship, responsible innovation, and sustainable growth as the foundation for the next generation of impact-driven ventures.
Alain Leroy
Founder, Venture Philanthropy Blueprint™