ABOUT US
Building a More Equitable Economy
Our Mission
New Majority Ventures is a business development company dedicated to closing the wealth gap by unlocking the full economic potential of historically marginalized entrepreneurs. Through capital pathways, founder education, strategic coaching, and ecosystem partnerships, NMV equips diverse founders with the tools, networks, and support needed to grow from early-stage entrepreneurs into scalable, job-creating businesses.
To date, we have supported more than 5,000 founders and helped generate over $1 billion in new wealth for entrepreneurs who have too long been overlooked and underestimated.
5,000+
FOUNDERS SUPPORTED
$1B+
WEALTH GENERATED
30+
YEARS OF IMPACT
Always
COMMUNITY FIRST
Our Vision
At New Majority Ventures, we believe that building a more equitable economy isn't just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do. The new majority of entrepreneurs in America are women, people of color, immigrants, and veterans, and their success is essential to the future of our economy.
Through our ventures, programs, and flagship training platform, New Majority Ventures University (NMVU), we offer a proven, integrated approach to entrepreneurship support that meets founders where they are and equips them with what they need to scale, sustain, and succeed on their own terms.
Our Team

Jenaya L. Robinson
Vice President of Learning & Development
Jenaya L. Robinson is the Vice President of Learning & Development at New Majority Ventures, where she leads the design and execution of the NMVu educational platform and founder learning strategy. With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, curriculum development, and instructional design, she specializes in building scalable learning systems that equip founders with practical tools to grow and scale their businesses. Previously a Business Advisor at Goldman Sachs and a successful serial entrepreneur, Jenaya is committed to expanding access to high-quality entrepreneurial education and advancing wealth creation for New Majority founders.

Gary R. McGowan
Chief Technology Officer
Gary McGowan is the Chief Technology Officer at New Majority Ventures, bringing more than 20 years of experience as a software developer and technology entrepreneur. He specializes in building scalable digital platforms, mobile applications, and cloud-based systems across e-commerce and fintech. Throughout his career, Gary has led the development of high-growth products serving millions of users, blending strong technical architecture with business strategy. At NMV, he leverages technology to automate, scale, and innovate solutions that support founders and venture programs nationwide.

Isoke Harris
Director, Programs & Partnerships
Isoke Harris is the Director of Programs & Partnerships at New Majority Ventures and a serial entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience driving growth, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships. She previously owned and operated 43 Pizza Hut franchise locations, leading large-scale operations, talent development, and mergers totaling more than $25 million. A Harvard Business School Online CORe alumna and current Goldman Sachs Business Advisor, Isoke is known for translating vision into scalable systems that strengthen program delivery, elevate client outcomes, and build durable partnerships.

Tynesha Bostick
Program Lead
Tynesha Bostick is Program Lead at New Majority Ventures, where she supports the execution of founder programming and venture initiatives. Her work focuses on managing day-to-day program operations, coordinating founder engagement, and implementing strategic initiatives that connect early-stage entrepreneurs to capital, mentorship, and growth resources. Previously, she was a Recruiting Coordinator at Techstars, supporting accelerator programs through talent acquisition. As an entrepreneur herself and founder of an e-commerce business, Tynesha brings firsthand founder insight to her work supporting NMV’s ecosystem.

Jorge Mendoza
Investment Associate
Jorge Mendoza Castro is an Investment Associate at New Majority Ventures, where he supports portfolio engagement, founder advisory, and venture ecosystem partnerships. His work focuses on strengthening founder readiness, facilitating investor connections, and supporting NMV’s venture pipeline strategy. Jorge works closely with entrepreneurs across the NMV ecosystem to help them refine growth strategies, access capital opportunities, and build investor relationships that support long-term business scalability.
Meet Our Founder

Melissa Bradley
Founder
Melissa Bradley is the Founder of New Majority Ventures, a venture platform designed to accelerate high-growth entrepreneurs from the New Majority. A 2x exited founder, investor, and educator, she has spent more than three decades building companies and expanding access to capital, networks, and opportunity for underrepresented founders.
Melissa established NMV to equip founders with the education, capital pathways, and ecosystem connections needed to scale transformative businesses. While the NMV leadership team manages day-to-day operations, she continues to guide the organization’s strategic vision, partnerships, and national thought leadership.
She is also a Professor of Practice at Georgetown University and a nationally recognized voice on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and equitable economic growth.
The Four Pillars
Capital
Connecting founders to the funding they need to launch and grow.
Coaching
Expert mentorship from successful entrepreneurs who've been there.
Curriculum
Proven training through NMVU to build business acumen and scale.
Community
A network of peers, partners, and champions for lasting support.