Lenore Champagne Beirne

Lenore Champagne Beirne is an accomplished entrepreneur and business professional with extensive experience in venture capital and program management. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures since June 2014, Lenore has focused on building a more inclusive economy through capital, coaching, and community initiatives. Previous roles include Senior Associate at 645 Ventures, Management Consultant at Evoke Research and Consulting, and Senior Program Officer at the Pan American Development Foundation, where Lenore supported investments for SMEs and social businesses. Lenore also served as a Senior Professional Communications Consultant at American University's Kogod School of Business and held various positions in financial management, marketing, and business development. Lenore earned an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a B.B.A. in Finance from American University.