You don't have to choose between making money and making a difference.
Principles of Benevolence is a podcast for anyone building wealth with purpose—whether you're managing $100K or $100M. Host Ebony Brown, a venture capitalist with over a decade of experience, sits down with entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders who prove that purpose and profit aren't enemies—they're partners.
What you'll learn:
- How to align your investments and business with your core values—without sacrificing returns
- Strategic frameworks for deploying capital across the full spectrum: from venture capital to patient capital to strategic philanthropy
- Real stories from leaders who've raised millions, managed billion-dollar portfolios, IPO'd companies, and achieved billion-dollar exits—all while solving problems that matter
- Practical pathways for building businesses and careers that serve a purpose beyond yourself
Who this is for: Aspiring and experienced investors, founders building purpose-driven companies, family office allocators, foundation leaders, and anyone who wants to steward resources responsibly while generating strong returns. Each episode features candid conversations with people who've figured out how to marry purpose with profit—and actionable insights you can apply whether you're just starting out or managing institutional capital.
Hosted by Ebony Brown, a venture capitalist who's deployed millions into companies solving the world's biggest challenges—from workforce development to healthcare to education access. Ebony shares her own journey from Detroit to Silicon Valley, and the principles she's learned about building wealth while staying true to your values.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Subscribe now to join a community of purpose-driven builders, investors, and leaders who believe that benevolence isn't what you do after you've made it—it's how you make it.