VPB Podcast

Funding. Scaling. Impact—Redefined.

Hosted by Jodi Brockington

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Whether you're a founder, investor, or growth operator, the VPB Podcast gives you the playbook to launch and scale your own venture philanthropy platform — blending capital, community, and execution.

Share Your Expertise- Position yourself as a thought leader, sharing your unique insights, experiences, and strategies to an engaged audience eager to learn.

Grow Your Reach- Our podcast connects with a diverse network of business owners, industry professionals, and potential clients expanding your visibility and influence.

Inspire and Educate- Your story can inspire others facing similar challenges or looking for actionable strategies to level up their business.

Connect with Like-Minded Leaders- Our guests become part of a powerful network, opening doors to new collaborations, partnerships, and friendships with other industry experts.

Our Mission

Ultimately, VPB exists to shift systems — not just stories. We’re building a new innovation economy, one founder, one venture, and one collective success at a time.

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Meet the Host

Jodi Brockington, Co-Founder, VPB

Jodi Brockington is a dynamic connector and seasoned thought leader known for guiding entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations toward greater impact. With a background in management consulting and a passion for execution, Jodi has coached thousands of professionals, helping them launch and scale purpose-driven ventures. Her work spans the public and private sectors, where she’s developed strategies that drive inclusive growth, social responsibility, and innovation.

As the founder of NIARA Consulting, Jodi delivers full-service solutions to individuals, nonprofits, and corporations seeking to align their mission with measurable outcomes. She currently serves as a DEIB advisor at ParagonOne—supporting corporate partners like Honda, The Home Depot, and Boeing—and as a consultant for the National Urban League’s Business Executive Exchange Program (BEEP). A frequent media contributor and award recipient, Jodi was named one of the “Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity” by DiversityPlus Magazine and regularly appears on platforms like Cheddar News.

Her newest passion project, BLENDiD, is a storytelling and community platform for biracial and multiracial individuals, reflecting Jodi’s lifelong commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. As host of the VPB Podcast, Jodi brings curiosity, cultural fluency, and strategic insight to each episode—connecting builders, backers, and believers shaping the future of impact ventures.

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Meet the Author

Alain Leroy, Founder, VPB

Alain Leroy is redefining how mission-driven startups secure capital and scale—combining catalytic investment, product-driven innovation, and disciplined execution into a single, founder-first platform.

A former IBM, Deloitte, and BDO executive turned multipreneur, Alain brings three decades of experience leading digital-transformation and go-to-market initiatives across software, fintech, and social-impact sectors. He is an active impact investor and mentor for several accelerators, where he advises underinvested founders on strategy and systems.

Alain speaks worldwide on how capital, capacity, and community fuel the innovation economy, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship.