Featured Partnership

The Diaspora Network

Unleashing Diaspora Power to Fuel Caribbean Innovation

In collaboration with Entrepreneurs Across Borders (EAB), we’re launching The Diaspora Network—a global community of investors, operators, and mentors dedicated to scaling Caribbean ventures through diaspora-led insight and support.

“Rather than reinventing the wheel, we believe in partnerships that allow aligned organizations to lean into their strengths. VPB’s leadership in convening and amplifying impact-focused funders and supporters is a perfect complement to EAB’s work."
— Chris Cochran, Executive Director, EAB

“The Diaspora Network is more than a gathering—it’s a bridge. We're harnessing the brilliance, capital, and cultural pride of the Caribbean diaspora to co-create a future where homegrown ventures thrive globally. This is about connection with intention—and building generational impact together.”
— Jodi Brockington, Co-Founder & Chief Partnerships Officer, VPB

“This initiative is about shifting diaspora engagement from symbolic gestures to strategic infrastructure—mentorship, investment, and systems that scale impact ventures across the Caribbean. That’s the promise of this movement—and it aligns deeply with the mission of VPB.”
— Alain Leroy, Founder & Managing Director, VPB

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Diaspora Network?

The Diaspora Network exists to unite Builders, Backers, and Believers across the Caribbean diaspora, a global community spanning every continent, to unlock generational growth and impact. By connecting founders, growth operators, investors, and champions, the Diaspora Network strengthens pathways for:

- Capital → matching ventures with diaspora investors, funders, allies, and philanthropic partners,

- Capacity → equipping founders with growth operators, strategic support, and digital infrastructure,

- Community → mobilizing diaspora leaders, connectors, and institutions to amplify success and open doors globally.

Together, these pathways transform underinvested ventures into scalable enterprises that create wealth, jobs, and lasting impact across the Caribbean and its global diaspora.

2. Who are Builders, Backers, and Believers?

Builders → founders and growth operators creating scalable ventures,

Backers → investors, funders, and partners providing capital and resources,

Believers → community champions, leaders, and connectors who amplify success.

Together, they form a complete ecosystem to drive scalable ventures and lasting impact.

3. How is the Diaspora Network different from a one-time event?

The Diaspora Network is an open-loop ecosystem, not just a series of events. Kick-Offs and convenings are entry points, but the long-term purpose is to build enduring pathways for collaboration, investment, and capacity-building across the diaspora.

4. Is the Diaspora Network relevant for Growth Operators?

Yes. Growth Operators are Builders too. The VPB model emphasizes that scaling ventures requires not just financial capital, but also operational capacity. Operators play a critical role in helping ventures reach the 100x10 vision (100 ventures each reaching $10M+ in ARR and impact).

5. How can I get involved?

Builders can join to access capital, capacity, and community support.

Backers can connect with vetted ventures and co-investors aligned with generational impact.

Believers can open doors, share knowledge, and sponsor initiatives.

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6. What outcomes does the Diaspora Network aim to achieve?

VPB is building toward the 100x10 vision: 100 ventures each reaching $10M+ in ARR and impact, creating a $1B+ community portfolio of social and economic value.

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POWER BRUNCH

Redefining Venture Philanthropy

New York City | April 17, 2025

Host

Alain Leroy

Venture Philanthropy Blueprint™

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Co-Host

Adam de Delva

Founder & Community Executive Officer (CEO), DTR

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Co-Host

Marie Patterson

Founder & Managing Partner, InfinityPath Ventures

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Event Title:

VPB Power Brunch: Redefining Venture Philanthropy

Event Description:

Join us for an exclusive Power Brunch hosted by Alain Leroy and co-hosted by visionary leaders Adam de Delva (DTR) and Marie Patterson (InfinityPath Ventures), as we soft-launch the Venture Philanthropy Blueprint (VPB) —a bold new platform designed to fund, build, and scale high-impact ventures at the intersection of capital, innovation, and social change.

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.