Melissa Bradley
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Melissa L. Bradley is the Founder and CEO of New Majority Ventures and a distinguished Professor of Practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. A two-time exited founder and veteran of the Clinton and Obama administrations, she has dedicated her career to closing the wealth gap by providing capital and strategic support to underrepresented entrepreneurs. Through her leadership at 1863 Ventures and various venture funds, she has served over 5,000 founders and facilitated the creation of over $1 billion in new wealth.
Recognized on the Forbes 50 Over 50 list and the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100, Bradley is a leading authority on responsible entrepreneurship and social capital. Her mission is to transform the entrepreneurial landscape by equipping marginalized founders with the systems, discipline, and networks required to scale into high-impact CEOs.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That social capital is the primary engine of wealth creation beyond intelligence or talent.
- How to transition from a solo founder doing everything to a CEO who leads a system.
- Why the most dangerous trap in business is growing without a disciplined strategy.
- How to leverage a "no limits" mindset to break through systemic barriers to entry.
- That the true measure of a business is its ability to create sustainable community impact.
- Why data-driven de-risking is the secret to entering major corporate supply chains.
- How to use an entrepreneurial mindset to manage risk in every aspect of life.
- That long-term sustainable wealth requires a shift from short-term profit to mission-driven strategy.
- Why your risk tolerance must remain independent of other people’s limited expectations.
- That anything is possible when you pair authentic purpose with the right professional toolset.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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